US Admits ‘Tragic Mistake’ in Deadly Kabul Missile Strike
“Our investigation now concludes the strike was a tragic mistake,” Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie, chief of U.S. Central Command, said.
Afghanistan
The Final Scramble Out of Kabul Required Skills Only Commandos Have, Special-Ops Veterans Say
The evacuation of Kabul had a special operations aspect that went widely unnoticed, but was critical to the mission.
The Taliban Tracked Down and Killed 4 Afghan Counterterrorism Agents, in One Case Pulling Out All Their Fingernails
Despite their public pronouncements the Taliban have not renounced their cruelty and are brutally killing former government agents.
Washington Defends Not Allowing Vetted Charter Flights From Afghanistan
The U.S. will not allow private flights from Afghanistan citing security risks. Meanwhile, private rescuers are stepping up to help Americans left behind.
Is China Considering Moving Into the Former US Airbase at Bagram?
“We need to watch China because I think you are going to see China make a move for Bagram Air Force Base,” Nikki Haley said.
Alleged Human Rights Violations by Afghan Leaders Were a ‘Big Factor’ in the Country’s Fall, Experts Say
Top Afghan leaders committed many human rights abuses that the U.S. was aware of. Could this have been a cause for the government’s quick collapse?
Why China’s Determination to Invest in Afghanistan May Be Premature
The Chinese are trying to force-feed the narrative that Washington is unreliable, and is quickly losing its position as a global superpower.
General Milley Says US-Taliban Cooperation Against ISIS Is Possible
“To ISIS-K: We are not done with you yet,” President Biden said, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hints at Taliban cooperation.
Afghanistan SITREP for August 31: A Stain on the US Administration
As President Biden is about to address the nation, the failings of his administration are hard to ignore.
What Will the Future US Strategy in Afghanistan Look Like?
The longest war in American history is now officially over. How will this affect the U.S. strategy in the region?
Afghanistan SITREP for August 30: Bulk of US Forces Evacuated in Advance of August 31 Deadline
U.S. forces complete the evacuation of Kabul in the dead of night while Russia steps up its courting of the Taliban.
Attacks Against Kabul’s Airport Continue as US Conducts Another Drone Strike
“U.S. military forces conducted an over-the-horizon airstrike today on a vehicle in Kabul, eliminating an imminent ISIS-K threat,” the U.S. said.
