Afghanistan

In time for Independence Day, on July 3 The Washington Post reported on the ongoing restoration of hundreds of ancient…

President Trump misunderstands the Soviet-Afghan War’s cause, the nature of the Soviets, and the rebel forces they were fighting. The Soviets were not “right to be there.” They invaded Afghanistan not to fight terrorists but to expand the communist empire.

In fact, this finger-in-the-dam strategy is the best available option given America’s de facto preference to enjoy relative freedom from jihadist violence without the expense of solving the root problems from which jihadism springs. This style of frontier warfare is the price America pays for regional order on the cheap.

Two changes to how we fight will allow US and coalition forces to fight both justly and to win

The President’s recent speech suggests he is willing to listen to wise counsel

President Trump announced on Monday the outline for his plan on the continuing American engagement in Afghanistan. Here is what you should know about the modern political history of Afghanistan.

A review of Michael Golembesky’s Dagger 22