The Afghan government’s inability to guard one of the country’s most important bases doesn’t bode well for Afghanistan’s future.
Turkey Awaiting Decision from U.S., NATO to Take Control of Afghanistan Airport
“The airport must be open and operate. If the airport doesn’t work, embassies will pull out, and in such a situation, Afghanistan would become an isolated state,” said Turkey’s defense minister.
As U.S. Leaves Bagram Air Base, Russia, Iran and China Weigh Options in Afghanistan
Russia, Iran and China have all been critical of the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, but are now looking to secure a stake in a stable future for the country as a rise in violence coincides …
As U.S. leaves Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, one family fears a U.S. hostage will be left behind, too
Mark Frerichs was kidnapped more than a year ago, and as American troops pack up to leave Afghanistan, his family want Mr. Biden to make sure he’s not left behind, too.
US troops pulled out of a pivotal air base in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years, a major step toward total withdrawal
US military commanders ceded control of Bagram air base to the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces on Friday, The Associated Press reported.
Afghanistan US Troop Withdrawal
The withdrawal is the clearest indication that the last of the 2,500-3,500 U.S. troops have left Afghanistan or are nearing a departure, months ahead of President Joe Biden’s promise that they would …
As last US forces depart Bagram air base, fewer than 1,000 American troops remain in Afghanistan
With a final flight out this morning, the last American troops departed Bagram Air Base, signaling the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan is nearing completion a full two months ahead of …
Key dates in U.S. involvement in Afghanistan since 9/11
American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, a U.S. defence official said, under an agreement with the Taliban allowing for the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from …
India-mukt Afghanistan Could Turn into a Breeding Ground for Jihadist Groups
An Afghanistan deprived of Indian presence would be nothing but another hapless province of Pakistan to be ruled by movers and shakers from Rawalpindi.
Complete withdrawal imminent as last US troops leave biggest air base in Afghanistan
The ability of Afghan forces to maintain control of Bagram airfield will likely prove pivotal to maintaining security in Kabul.