But the Biden administration is close to finishing a new playbook for counterterrorism strikes outside conventional war zones.
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Military Ramps Up Evacuations From Kabul, but Bottlenecks Persist
The Pentagon has increased the number of flights, but questions remain about whether the military can sustain the pace as the deadline to end the operation draws near.
Eager to Shift Narrative, Biden Team Puts Airlift in Historical Context
In describing evacuation efforts, President Biden has referred to the Berlin airlift more than 70 years ago, in which food was flown into a city whose access had been choked off by the Soviet Union.
Defense Secretary Orders Six Commercial Airlines to Help Ferry Afghan Refugees
The 18 passenger jets won’t fly into or out of Kabul but will help carry people fearing reprisals from Taliban fighters from bases in the Middle East to stops in Europe.
Defense Secretary Orders Six Commercial Airlines to Help Ferry Afghan Refugees
The 18 planes won’t fly into or out of Kabul but will help carry people from Middle East bases to stops in Europe.
Situation at Kabul’s Airport Worsens as Diplomats Warn of Threats
Some Americans made it through the chaos at the airport despite warnings by the U.S. State Department to wait for orders to evacuate.
Biden Defends Evacuation as Thousands Besiege Kabul Airport
The president cited “significant progress’’ in getting Americans out of Afghanistan. But Afghans linked to U.S. troops and other Western groups fear being left behind.
Taliban Quash Protests and Seize Enemies, Tightening Grip on Afghanistan
The Taliban’s actions and history of brutality cast doubt on their promises of amnesty, and many Afghans are afraid to venture out of their homes.
Biden Says Troops May Stay in Kabul Longer to Assist Evacuations
Tens of thousands of people trying to flee remain in the country, unable to leave.
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.