Afghanistan

227 pieces tagged “Afghanistan”, newest first.

The five Gitmo detainees traded for Bowe Bergdahl are now members of the Taliban's political office.

Todd Johnson

The Afghanistan Exit May Be Happening

The Trump administration tried escalating, but it's losing patience with results.

Todd Johnson

History Says Afghanistan Is as Good as It's Going to Get

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Communist Revolution in Afghanistan.

Todd Johnson

16 Years in Afghanistan

It is incumbent upon the president to explain what is at stake and how we can emerge victorious.

Todd Johnson

The Need to Define 'Winning' in Afghanistan

Trump lays out a plan to escalate the fight, but without fully explaining our objectives.

Todd Johnson

Afghanistan: 'We Aren't Winning'

As Donald Trump and James Mattis review our strategy, they need to make a clear case for the war.

Thomas Gallatin

Afghan Who Fought With U.S. Forces Finds Home in America

After five years of pressing the government, U.S. soldiers were able to welcome their buddy to his new home.

Nate Jackson

Trudeau's Treacherous Terrorist Payout

He issued a formal apology and gave $8 million to a former Gitmo terrorist who murdered an American soldier.

Todd Johnson

The All-Volunteer Military in Our Modern World

Coming up on 17 years in Afghanistan, we're seeing some of the effects of so few feeling the burden of service.

National Security Desk

Refugees Are Engaged in the 'Rape Jihad' of Europe

Afghan refugees are the primary group responsible for much of the recent rise in sexual assaults in Europe.

Mark Alexander

Obama's SecDef Panetta Now: We Need to Be in Iraq Long-Term?

Five years ago, however, he didn't do much to oppose the politically motivated withdrawal from the Middle East.

National Security Desk

Ghosts in Afghanistan

Billions of taxpayer dollars have been lost to fraud over the course of the war, as we've paid people who don't exist.

Thomas Gallatin

Trump Removes the Handcuffs

The MOAB bomb drop in Afghanistan demonstrates his commitment to winning wars and proves to warn enemies.

National Security Desk

Taliban Teams Up With Islamic State

A year-long conflict is evolving toward a dangerous coalition.

Mark Alexander

To Honor Their Sacrifice

This commander in chief has serially offended the sacrifice of all American military Patriots.

Harold Hutchison

Obama's Premature Pullout Slows Down

Leaving more troops in Afghanistan than anticipated.

Harold Hutchison

Holding Back Our Troops

Do rules of engagement give the enemy a break?

National Security Desk

U.S. Not Guilty of War Crimes in Afghanistan; Taliban Is

Afghanistan will not have peace until groups like the Taliban no longer exist there.

National Security Desk

Army Keeps Soldier Who Beat Child Rapist

"Martland is who we want out there."

Dan Gilmore

Green Beret Punished for Protecting Child

If nothing is done, then Martland's military career will end March 1.