Commentary America’s top general in Afghanistan, Austin S. Miller, is deeply worried the United States has lost the war in that region—and he knows best, because he’s on the scene. In a recent conversation with journalists in Kabul, Miller declared, “A civil war is certainly a path that can be visualized if this continues on…
US Commander in Afghanistan Warns of Deteriorating Security Situation: ‘It’s Not Good’
Gen. Scott Miller, the military commander directing the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, told ABC in an interview that the security situation in the country has deteriorated as the Taliban talks peace and, at the same time, engages in offensive operations across the country. “I think what you’re seeing, just if you look at…
EXCLUSIVE: Afghan and Indian Diplomats Discuss the Changing Situation in Afghanistan
NEW DELHI—For a week there has been a buzz in the media about India’s outreach to the Taliban. There are reports saying there has been a huge shift in India’s approach, speculations about India rewarding different cadres of Taliban, and op-eds about concerns and threats from the Taliban to India. In exclusive interviews, Afghan and…
How Do We Trust Each Other Again?
June 16, 2021
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How do we learn to trust each other again? That question has been on my mind a lot lately and it’s probably been on yours, too. There’s been so much damage to the fabric of our society over the past year that it’s hard to imagine how we’re going to bring it back together. It’s…
US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Estimated to Be More Than Half Done
The U.S. military estimates that it has pulled out more than 50 percent of its equipment and troops from Afghanistan. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) estimates that we have completed greater than 50% of the entire retrograde process,” the command, which oversees operations in the Middle East and Central Asia, said in a press release on Tuesday….
Australia Fast-Tracks Protection Visas for Afghan Interpreters Targeted by Taliban
Australia is urgently processing up to 300 protection visa applications for Afghan interpreters who have been told they are on a Taliban hit list as allied troops withdraw from Afghanistan. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the federal government is aware of the situation and currently going through the paperwork. “We have done this before safely, and…
Iran’s Long Standing ‘Strategic Hedging’ in Afghanistan to Intensify Due to US Troop Withdrawal
June 6, 2021
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Iran has long claimed to follow the policy of supporting political stabilization in Kabul while also simultaneously expanding ties with the Taliban. In wake of the Sept. 11 deadline of troop withdrawal of the U.S. forces this contradictory policy is gaining momentum and will likely breed more chaos and violence inside Afghanistan, warn experts. This…
US Government Announces $266 Million in Aid to Afghanistan
The U.S. government on Friday announced more than $266 million in new humanitarian aid for Afghanistan while urging allies to contribute more generously to address the conflict-stricken country’s immediate humanitarian needs. “This funding will allow our partners to provide lifesaving protection, shelter, livelihoods opportunities, essential health care, emergency food aid, water, sanitation, and hygiene services…
US Government Announces $266 Million in New Aid to Afghanistan
The U.S. government has announced more than $266 million in new humanitarian aid for Afghanistan, while urging allies to contribute more generously to address the conflict-stricken country’s immediate humanitarian needs. “This funding will allow our partners to provide lifesaving protection, shelter, livelihoods opportunities, essential health care, emergency food aid, water, sanitation, and hygiene services to…
UK Accelerates Afghan Resettlement Scheme as Troops Withdraw
A resettlement scheme for Afghans who have supported British armed forces will be accelerated, the UK government has confirmed. The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP), announced in December 2020 and launched on April 1, is designed to protect Afghan staff who are at risk of retaliation from the Taliban after British troops withdraw from Afghanistan….
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