Defense Experts: President Trump Could Do More To ‘End America’s Longest War’
Several defense experts lauded the Trump administration’s lame-duck decision to proceed with troop draw-downs in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying more should be done.
Schiff Learned Of Russian ‘Bounty’ Intelligence In February, Withheld Information From Congress, And Took No Action
Top committee staff for Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, were briefed Read Full Article >
New York Times Editor Resigns Following Publication Of Tom Cotton Op-Ed
New York Times editorial page editor, James Bennet, stepped down from his role at the paper following backlash from publishing an op-ed from a U.S. senator.
New York Times Apologized For Publishing A Republican. Look At What They Never Apologized For
Cotton is right that The New York Times editorial pages previously published opinions and authors of a much lower standard, even ‘drivel’ you could say.
Will The Taliban Uphold Its End Of The Afghanistan Deal?
As the agreement makes clear, the United States and its allies are indeed looking for the exits. If all goes to plan, U.S. and coalition forces will vacate Afghanistan by spring 2021.
With Afghanistan Deal, Trump Has A Foreign Policy Record He Can Take To Re-Election
No new wars or interventions in Iran or Venezuela, a partial drawdown from Iraq and Syria, and an Afghanistan withdrawal deal is a foreign policy record to be proud of.
U.S. Reaches Agreement With Taliban Leading To Possible Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
The U.S. has reached an agreement with the Taliban in Afghanistan that officials said will likely be implemented “very soon.”
How Our Endless Wars Are Helping Bankrupt American Taxpayers
As long as the Pentagon is a sacred cow, the United States will never balance its budget. If our military stops being the world police, it can have all the ships and planes it needs to keep us and the troops safe.
The U.S. Doesn’t Need An Afghanistan Deal. We Just Need To Leave
The United States’ top priority should be leaving Afghanistan, not securing a deal that would mostly be a public relations win.
Trump’s Next National Security Adviser Should Focus On Ending The Afghanistan War
The Afghanistan War was never supposed to be an endless imperial policing mission. At a time of resurgent great power rivalry, President Trump deserves to have an NSA who is a foreign policy realist.
Following Disagreements, Trump Tells Bolton: You’re Fired
“I thank John very much for his service. I will be naming a new National Security Advisor next week,” President Trump tweeted.
Don’t Believe These Tired Myths About Ending The 18-Year War In Afghanistan
After 18 years, thousands of casualties, and a price tag that could be as high as $1 trillion, the United States has done all it can in Afghanistan. Instead of finding excuses to stay, it’s time to come home.
After 18 Years, It Is Past Time To Face The Truth About Afghanistan
If we hope to finally reach the day American troops can pack up their belongings and come back to their families, Washington must start viewing the war with clear eyes.
‘Combat Obscura’ Pulverizes Romantic Ideas About American Marines And War
The raw collection of videos reveals the troops, not as American heroes, but as boys psychologically damaged by the paradox of boredom and battle.
Congress’s Vote To Keep War In Afghanistan Sells Out American Soldiers
By a 68-23 margin, the Senate decided we haven’t spilled enough blood, broken enough soldiers, or spent enough money on Afghanistan.
No Amount Of U.S. Intervention Is Going To Save Afghanistan Now Or Ever
These failed pundits’ efforts are meant to shame President Trump into reversing his instinct to pull the United States out of Afghanistan.
What Does ‘Good Enough’ Look Like In Afghanistan?
An attack that nearly killed the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan is just the latest sign that the security situation where the United States has been at war for 17 years is disintegrating.
In Syria, The First Step Is Recognizing The United States Has A Problem
We shouldn’t need humanitarian prompting to care about Syria. We should care because we’re terrified of the implications for our own interests and security.
Why It’s Important To Tell The Truth About ISIS’s Christian Targets
If our leaders will not be honest about the roots of ISIS’s rage, Americans cannot trust them to protect us.
The ‘Serial’ Podcasts About Bowe Bergdahl Are Pure Propaganda
Thanks to ‘Serial,’ we may never really know what happened with Bowe Bergdahl’s case. And what we do know now says he’s a traitor, not a sympathetic victim.
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