The author of this commentary says there is little gain by merely reducing the number of troops we deploy into war zones abroad.
Afghanistan and its donors: a critical time
English News and Press Release on Afghanistan about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and Protection and Human Rights; published on 23 Nov 2020 by ANU …
Trump’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan prompts security concerns
The Trump administration this week announced plans to withdraw 2,000 troops from Afghanistan by mid-January. Critics say the withdrawal could lead to more violence in the already war-torn country.
McMaster blasts “abhorrent” Trump plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan
H.R. McMaster, a retired lieutenant general and President Trump’s former national security adviser, said the Trump administration is handing the Taliban a victory by withdrawing troops from …
Pakistan: Soldier, four fighters killed in Afghan border attack
Pakistan’s military has said a soldier and four rebel fighters have been killed in a shoot-out during a raid near the border with Afghanistan. The military said two soldiers were also injured during …
ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America’s continuing presence in the region.
Exclusive: NATO allies ‘dismayed’ by Trump Afghanistan withdrawal decision, says former commander
America’s NATO allies were “dismayed” by President Trump’s decision to draw down American troops in Afghanistan and undercut the mission goal of preventing a return of al Qaeda, said former NATO …
Afghanistan
Our work in Afghanistan includes the influential ‘Open Jirga’ discussion and debate series, and support for local independent media essential to the country’s future.
Afghanistan’s Open Jirga
BBC Media Action joined forces with the BBC Afghan Service and Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) to make the debate programme Open Jirga (jirga means ‘assembly’ in Afghan languages).
As Pompeo Meets Taliban, Security Fears in Afghanistan Grow After at Least Eight Killed in Rocket Attack
Dozens were injured in the attack on a residential area in Kabul which has been claimed by a local Islamic State group.