The differences in how President Biden has handled the wars offer insight not only into America’s strategic interests, but also in how he views the two conflicts.
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U.S. Airstrikes Try to Slow Taliban Advance in Afghanistan
The airstrikes showed American willingness to back up beleaguered Afghan government forces as the Taliban advance, but the extent of that willingness remains unclear.
Pentagon Seeks to Soften Blow of U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Keeping the top commander in the country longer is part of an effort to reassure Afghans as the Taliban step up their offensive.
Pentagon Weighs Proposal to Send Dozens of Troops Back to Somalia
The plan for a “train and assist” mission would partly reverse President Donald J. Trump’s withdrawal of nearly all American ground forces from the country.
A US Envoy is Heading to the Middle East to Urge Calm Between Israel and Palestinians
American officials voice support for Israel, but the secretary of state says it “has an extra burden” to prevent civilian deaths.
Pentagon Struggles to Wean Afghan Military Off American Air Support
Afghan commanders are asking for more help from American warplanes, illustrating their dependency on American air power.
Biden to Withdraw All Combat Troops From Afghanistan by Sept. 11
After years of arguing against an extended military presence in Afghanistan, President Biden is doing things his way, with the deadline for withdrawal set for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
Pentagon Chief Orders New Review of Attack in Kenya That Killed 3 Americans
The unusual review of the conclusions of the initial inquiry comes more than a year after the attack by the Shabab revealed security lapses at the base.
U.S. Defense Secretary Makes Secret Visit to Afghanistan
Lloyd J. Austin III is the first member of President Biden’s cabinet to travel to the country, where he met with the Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani.
U.S. Punishes 24 Chinese Officials on Eve of First Talks Under Biden
Setting a confrontational tone ahead of meetings in Alaska, the United States punished Chinese officials involved in eroding democracy in Hong Kong.