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.
U.S. officials think Kabul could fall to the Taliban within six months, a sad indictment of our multibillion effort to build security there.
Few empires that have been able to unclench their fists and let go of self-destructive commitments.
One need only to look to Vietnam for how this alternative plays out in the real world.
Biden will inherit nascent peace talks and surging violence, but he must stand firm in getting U.S. troops out.
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.