On August 31st, US forces left Kabul after 20 years. Although the White House called the final evacuation “an extraordinary success,” it was considered by everyone else, including America’s allies, as a disaster.
messages.detailsRussia, China and Iran, all influential powers in Asia, are preparing for the U.S. military to leave Afghanistan at a time of aggravated tensions and soaring violence in the war-torn nation with which they have unique and historical ties...
messages.detailsThe sudden withdrawal surprised everyone, including America’s Afghan allies. The Afghanistan base command was unaware of the withdrawal until after the last American left.
messages.detailsThe US still has important interests in the regions and pulling out without a plan would only ensure it is forced to return when conditions deteriorate and threats re-emerge.
messages.detailsA new joint resolution introduced in the Senate calls on the executive branch to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan within one year...
messages.detailsOver a period of mere days in late December the Trump administration made two troop withdrawal decisions that startled Washington
messages.detailsEven if American troops come home in a timely fashion, they will likely return before long
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