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What Trump’s Presidency Means for Afghanistan and the Taliban

What Trump’s Presidency Means for Afghanistan and the Taliban

By Muhammad Murad
Trump's first administration signed a deal with the Taliban. With the group now in de facto control of the country, how will Trump 2.0 approach Afghanistan?

The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: ‘Willful Blindness’ or a Face-Saving Act?

The US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: ‘Willful Blindness’ or a Face-Saving Act?

By Muhammad Murad
The chaos of the U.S. exit from Afghanistan has become politicized. But the blame stretches back decades, through both Republican and Democratic administrations.
The Biden Administration Needs to Junk Trump’s Deal With the Taliban

The Biden Administration Needs to Junk Trump’s Deal With the Taliban

By Carlo J.V. Caro
A Taliban controlled by Pakistan is a threat to regional and global security.

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

By Uzair Younus
Given the Syria debacle, one cannot rule out a tweet that abruptly announces the end of the war in Afghanistan.

Stay the Course to Win the Peace in Afghanistan

Stay the Course to Win the Peace in Afghanistan

By M. Ashraf Haidari
The U.S. must be careful not to repeat the mistake of an overly-hasty withdrawal of support for Afghanistan.

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The Forgotten Cold War Sacrifices of the Afghan People

The Forgotten Cold War Sacrifices of the Afghan People

By M. Ashraf Haidari
Misconceptions about the Soviet invasion point to a larger problem about the way the world thinks about Afghanistan.

Trump’s Disastrous Plan to Increase Contracting in Afghanistan

Trump’s Disastrous Plan to Increase Contracting in Afghanistan

By Noah Coburn
Such a move would be militarily unsound, financially unproven, and disastrous for human rights.
The Trump Administration's Terrible Idea for Afghanistan's Security Forces

The Trump Administration's Terrible Idea for Afghanistan's Security Forces

By Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi
The Trump administration wants Afghan security forces to withdraw from parts of the country. That is a very bad idea.

The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach

The Regional Fallout From Trump's Afghanistan Approach

By Sudha Ratan
President Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy means tough times for Afghanistan.

US Air Campaign in Afghanistan Hits Targets Near Tajik and Chinese Border

US Air Campaign in Afghanistan Hits Targets Near Tajik and Chinese Border

By Catherine Putz
The U.S. airstrikes in Badakhshan are likely to please China, which may be helping the Afghans build a base in the region.

Trump on Pakistan: Not Quite the Best-Laid Plan

Trump on Pakistan: Not Quite the Best-Laid Plan

By Huma Sattar
Washington’s least best-laid plans will invariably go awry.
Trump’s Afghanistan Policy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Trump’s Afghanistan Policy: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Rohan Joshi
U.S. President Donald J. Trump's plan for Afghanistan leaves several open questions.

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