Seventeen years into the war, the Taliban are stronger than ever, and U.S. officials fear Afghanistan could still offer a home to those plotting attacks on American soil.
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America’s Allies Fear That Traditional Ties No Longer Matter Under Trump
President Trump’s disregard for friendly nations in Europe and Asia could fundamentally diminish America’s global clout, analysts say.
U.S. to Withdraw About 7,000 Troops From Afghanistan, Officials Say
President Trump made the decision at the same time he decided he was pulling American forces out of Syria, one official said.
Mattis Resignation and Afghan News Alarm U.S. Allies
In his parting letter, Mr. Mattis warned that America must “treat allies with respect” to preserve world peace.
American Withdrawal From Syria Shakes Up the Middle East
President Trump’s decision to pull American troops from Syria clears the way for Iran to expand its influence and leaves Israel alone to stop it.
Winners and Losers in Trump’s Planned Troop Withdrawal From Syria
President Trump’s planned withdrawal of troops from Syria risks upsetting the fragile balance of power in a complex, multi-sided war.
Defending Syria Withdrawal, Trump Says U.S. Should Not Be ‘Policeman of the Middle East’
Mr. Trump said the United States was spending too much money in the Syria fight and questioned whether the effort is appreciated.
Trump Withdraws U.S. Forces From Syria, Declaring ‘We Have Won Against ISIS’
The president overruled his military and diplomatic advisers, who warned against abandoning Kurdish allies and ceding influence in Syria to Russia and Iran.
At War: In the United States, His Problem Wasn’t the Taliban. It Was Everything Else.
Afghans like Azizullah Sharifi wait years for an answer on their Special Immigrant Visa application. Those who do get approved face a whole new set of problems once they arrive in the United States.
Twist in Green Beret’s Extraordinary Story: Trump’s Intervention After Murder Charges
The Army major has admitted shooting an Afghan man believed to be a bomb maker in 2010, in a case that has become a cause among some conservatives.