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U.S. troops in Afghanistan

July 17, 2021
In Afghanistan, Deja Vu All Over Again
By Aidai Masylkanova
Just as in 2014, there is a sense of anxiety bordering on panic about the impending U.S. withdrawal.

May 16, 2020
US On Track to Pull Troops From Afghanistan Despite Turmoil
By Associated Press
Plans to push ahead with withdrawal remain unchanged, despite ongoing security challenges.

January 24, 2020
Survey: Nearly Half of Afghans Want US Troops Out After Deal
By Associated Press
Afghans remain divided about whether U.S. and NATO troops should stay after a peace deal -- 46 percent say leave, 33 percent say stay.

February 12, 2019
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.

June 13, 2018
How the US Is Indirectly Arming the Taliban
By Austin Bodetti
Much of the Taliban’s armory comes from American equipment given to the Afghan military and police.

November 16, 2016
Donald Trump and Central Asia's 'Great Game'
By Ario Bimo Utomo
How will Donald Trump's election affect the balance of power in Central Asia?

August 02, 2016
What a Trump Presidency Would Mean for Afghanistan
By Samuel Ramani
The Republican nominee for the presidency would likely drastically change U.S. policy toward Afghanistan.

July 19, 2016
Afghanistan’s Pakistan Problem
By Adam Gallagher
The number of US troops in Afghanistan won't make a difference unless the root of the terrorist problem is addressed.

June 14, 2016
US Troops Have New Powers in Afghanistan. What Exactly Does That Mean?
By Ankit Panda
It's unclear what changes the Obama administration just implemented for U.S. troops in Afghanistan.
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