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Category: Afghanistan

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Latest Afghanistan stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

General Milley Says US-Taliban Cooperation Against ISIS Is Possible

General Milley Says US-Taliban Cooperation Against ISIS Is Possible

September 2, 2021

“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

Afghanistan SITREP for August 31: A Stain on the US Administration

August 31, 2021

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?

What Will the Future US Strategy in Afghanistan Look Like?

August 31, 2021

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

Afghanistan SITREP for August 30: Bulk of US Forces Evacuated in Advance of August 31 Deadline

August 30, 2021

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

Attacks Against Kabul’s Airport Continue as US Conducts Another Drone Strike

August 30, 2021

“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.

Our Afghanistan SITREP for August 28: How Many Bombs?

Our Afghanistan SITREP for August 28: How Many Bombs?

August 28, 2021

Skepticism grows about the number of bombs that went off at Kabul’s airport while most of our allies complete their evacuations.

Our Afghanistan SITREP for August 27: President Biden Walks Back Retaliation Threat

Our Afghanistan SITREP for August 27: President Biden Walks Back Retaliation Threat

August 27, 2021

Following the terrorist attack at Kabul’s airport, the situation in Afghanistan has become more chaotic as various players maneuver for power.

Who Is ISIS-K and What Do We Know About Them?

Who Is ISIS-K and What Do We Know About Them?

August 27, 2021

The founding members of ISIS-K included militants who left the Taliban because they did not feel the Taliban were extreme enough.

Who Are the Anti-Taliban Resistance Forces and for How Long Can They Last?

Who Are the Anti-Taliban Resistance Forces and for How Long Can They Last?

August 26, 2021

Panjshir Valley still holds against the Taliban. Despite the grim outlook, there might be some hope for the resistance. But don’t expect the West to help.

CIA Director Reportedly Met With Taliban Leadership – What Does This Mean?

CIA Director Reportedly Met With Taliban Leadership – What Does This Mean?

August 25, 2021

CIA Director William Burns had a meeting with Taliban leader Abdul Ghani Baradar on Monday. This is significant for many reasons.

Al-Qaeda Is Still in Afghanistan: Denial Hurts US Credibility

Al-Qaeda Is Still in Afghanistan: Denial Hurts US Credibility

August 23, 2021

America’s allies will think twice about trusting it in the future as US credibility suffers another blow.

Who Really Are the Taliban? Is There a Taliban 2.0™?

Who Really Are the Taliban? Is There a Taliban 2.0™?

August 20, 2021

Who really are the Taliban? But more importantly, how have they changed in these 20 years?

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