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Middle East

What will actually happen to the American forces in Iraq?

Experts: Current events may justify slow-walking any reported agreement to get them home

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Asia-Pacific

The Afghan army we tried, but failed to build

U.S. officials think Kabul could fall to the Taliban within six months, a sad indictment of our multibillion effort to build security there.

Why Biden may not be able to extricate the US from its Middle East quagmire
Middle East

Why Biden may not be able to extricate the US from its Middle East quagmire

Few empires that have been able to unclench their fists and let go of self-destructive commitments.

Resist the “Goldilocks” option and get out of Afghanistan
Asia-Pacific

Resist the “Goldilocks” option and get out of Afghanistan

One need only to look to Vietnam for how this alternative plays out in the real world.

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Asia-Pacific

As Taliban attacks spike in Afghanistan, a test for withdrawal, and peace

Biden will inherit nascent peace talks and surging violence, but he must stand firm in getting U.S. troops out.

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Middle East

It is time for the US to pursue a new path in the Middle East

The Quincy Institute’s report outlines a shift in the direction of U.S. foreign policy, advocating for a dramatic decrease in America’s military footprint in the Middle East and in favor of greater diplomatic engagement with the region’s actors.