The latest Afghanistan quarterly report to Congress has revealed a 50% spike in violence, higher enemy-initiated attacks, and gridlock in internal peace talks, casting doubt on a U.S. promise of a full withdrawal of troops by April 2021.

The Department of Defense plans to draw down to 4,000-5,000 troops by the end of the month. A full withdrawal by April 2021— or sooner, as President Trump has called for — is not in America’s best interest, according to the Heritage Foundation.