President Biden had already committed to sending most of the troops that he announced on Saturday would be devoted to securing the evacuation, but he accelerated deploying 1,000 of them.
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Taliban Sweep in Afghanistan Follows Years of U.S. Miscalculations
An Afghan military that did not believe in itself and a U.S. effort that Mr. Biden, and most Americans, no longer believed in brought an ignoble end to America’s longest war.
Canada Promises to Resettle 20,000 Refugees From Afghanistan
Several European countries have said they are withdrawing embassy workers and seeking to evacuate those who have helped them.
Fearing Kabul’s Fall, U.S. Officials Implore Afghans to ‘Fight’
The calls to action underscore the stark reality that the United States has no intention of rescuing government forces.
As the Taliban set their sights on Kabul, some fear a collapse within weeks.
The insurgents’ rapid advance has set off alarms across the country, as a humanitarian crisis intensifies.
Afghanistan’s President Clings to Power as Taliban Close In
A recorded speech aired Saturday indicated that President Ashraf Ghani, who has little support at home or abroad, would keep clinging to office.
Why the Afghan Military Collapsed So Quickly
The Taliban’s rapid advance has made clear that U.S. efforts to turn Afghanistan’s military into a robust, independent fighting force have failed, with its soldiers feeling abandoned by inept leaders.
Afghanistan’s Unraveling May Strike Another Blow to U.S. Credibility
Allies may understand the desire to give up on a failed project, but the retreat heightens the sense that America’s backing is no longer unbounded.
Taliban Seek to Isolate Kabul, Pentagon Says, as U.S. Removes Civilians
Despite dwindling resistance to the Taliban advance, a Pentagon spokesman insisted that Afghan government forces could still fight back.
Pakistan Under Pressure as Taliban Advance in Afghanistan
The United States and others want Pakistan to push harder for peace. But many Pakistanis see a Taliban victory as inevitable, and some are cheering for one.