Tag: Taliban

Afghanistan and Its Neighbors

Kelly Jane Torrance · August 25, 2017 8:00 am

The Nation-Building Straw Man

Elliott Abrams · August 25, 2017 8:00 am

If America withdrew forces from Afghanistan, groups such as the Islamic State would quickly find a grand new territory for their global caliphate. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

Why Afghanistan actually matters to the United States

Tom Rogan · August 24, 2017 3:36 pm

Trump told the American people, "We are not nation-building again. We are killing terrorists." (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Why Trump couldn’t quit Afghanistan

W. James Antle III · August 24, 2017 4:08 am

The longtime (off and on from 1830 to 1865) British foreign secretary and prime minister Lord Palmerston said his nation has no permanent allies or enemies, but did have permanent interests. Palmerstonian policies enjoyed political support and served Britain and the world well for many years. Will Trump's policies do so well? (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Michael Barone: Trump’s Palmerstonian policy

Michael Barone · August 24, 2017 4:01 am

Beltway Confidential

Ben Rhodes is wrong about Afghanistan

Tom Rogan · August 23, 2017 4:50 pm

Whoever Tillerson and Trump appoint, it will need to be someone who knows Afghanistan, knows U.S. enemies and how to win their trust, and is happy risking their life on a daily basis. But they should not wait for that appointment. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Rex Tillerson shouldn’t wait to appoint a Taliban negotiator in Afghanistan

Tom Rogan · August 22, 2017 9:11 pm

Tillerson was asked Tuesday if he would be dropping a demand that women's rights be guaranteed as part of any final settlement in the country, and he indicated it would not be a demand put forward by the United States.

National Security

Trump not making women’s rights a precondition of Afghan, Taliban talks

Joel Gehrke · August 22, 2017 8:16 pm

Trump’s Assessment of the Taliban Was Straightforward and Candid

Thomas Joscelyn · August 22, 2017 5:49 pm

Hayes: Is the Taliban a Terrorist Group or a Partner for Peace?

Stephen F. Hayes · August 22, 2017 2:45 pm

In his speech Monday evening, President Trump offered a sharp rebuke to a south Asian nation. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

How Trump should pressure Pakistan

Tom Rogan · August 22, 2017 1:59 pm

Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban in 2009 after he left his post. Bergdahl stands accused of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. (AP Photo/Ted Richardson, File)

National Security

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will forgo jury, let judge decide his fate

Todd Shepherd · August 21, 2017 5:28 pm