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New book on Mullah Omar and the Taliban offers hard lessons for the US
U.S. leadership was consistently caught flat-footed, failing to deliver on their perennial promise to “turn the corner” in the war.
By Kyle Rempfer
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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.
Pompeo calls Taliban leader amid scandal regarding Russian bounty on coalition troops in Afghanistan
However, there was apparently no mention during the call about allegations that some Taliban militants received money to kill U.S. and NATO soldiers in Afghanistan.
Taliban say they are readying for talks with Kabul leaders
The Taliban have started putting together their agenda for negotiations with the political leadership in Kabul, Taliban officials said, a significant first step toward talks seen as perhaps the most critical next phase in the Afghan peace process.
Afghanistan violence must ease for peace deal with Taliban to advance, Pompeo says
Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” with a Taliban leader and insisted the militants want to end the violence, a U.S. military drone targeted the group in retaliation for an uptick in attacks against Afghan forces.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US resumes airstrikes against Taliban to halt attack on Afghan forces
The U.S. carried out an airstrike against Taliban forces preparing to attack an Afghan checkpoint today, a U.S. military spokesman announced.
By Shawn Snow and Howard Altman
Best pics of the week: March 1, 2020
Drinking snake blood at Exercise Cobra Gold, freestyle drill routines, the agreement that may result in all foreign troops leaving Afghanistan, and more of this week's best military photos.
All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal
The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” Under the agreement, the U.S. will begin withdrawing thousands of troops in exchange for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from being a launchpad for terrorist attacks.
By Howard Altman