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Biden’s Mideast drawdown poses perils
Drawing down America’s posture in the Middle East sends the wrong message as the Biden administration simultaneously pursues nuclear negotiations with Iran.
By Vice Adm. John W. Miller (ret.)
Latest "troop withdrawal" stories
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Biden calls Afghanistan troop withdrawal deadline of May 1 ‘tough’
Biden, in an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos that aired Wednesday, said he was consulting with allies on the pace of the drawdown.
At pivotal moment in Afghanistan war, Biden weighs a dilemma about future of US troop involvement
Biden faces a tough choice on whether to keep troops in Afghanistan.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Defense Secretary Austin urges immediate reduction in Taliban violence
Afghanistan is shaping up as a major national security dilemma for Austin and the rest of President Joe Biden’s fledgling national security team.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
US conducts strike on Taliban amid drawdown, negotiations
U.S. strike hits Taliban advancing on Afghan checkpoint
By Howard Altman
Esper’s dark vision for US-China conflict makes war more likely
If Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s grim vision becomes reality, American troops may soon be fighting China, embarking on a new and far larger conflict that would make Afghanistan look like child’s play.
By Bonnie Kristian