Tag: Taliban

Donald Trump

Michael Barone: Trump’s Palmerstonian policy

Michael Barone · August 24, 2017 4:01 am

Beltway Confidential

Ben Rhodes is wrong about Afghanistan

Tom Rogan · August 23, 2017 4:50 pm

Whoever Tillerson and Trump appoint, it will need to be someone who knows Afghanistan, knows U.S. enemies and how to win their trust, and is happy risking their life on a daily basis. But they should not wait for that appointment. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Rex Tillerson shouldn’t wait to appoint a Taliban negotiator in Afghanistan

Tom Rogan · August 22, 2017 9:11 pm

Tillerson was asked Tuesday if he would be dropping a demand that women's rights be guaranteed as part of any final settlement in the country, and he indicated it would not be a demand put forward by the United States.

National Security

Trump not making women’s rights a precondition of Afghan, Taliban talks

Joel Gehrke · August 22, 2017 8:16 pm

Trump’s Assessment of the Taliban Was Straightforward and Candid

Thomas Joscelyn · August 22, 2017 5:49 pm

Hayes: Is the Taliban a Terrorist Group or a Partner for Peace?

Stephen F. Hayes · August 22, 2017 2:45 pm

In his speech Monday evening, President Trump offered a sharp rebuke to a south Asian nation. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

How Trump should pressure Pakistan

Tom Rogan · August 22, 2017 1:59 pm

Bergdahl was captured by the Taliban in 2009 after he left his post. Bergdahl stands accused of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. (AP Photo/Ted Richardson, File)

National Security

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will forgo jury, let judge decide his fate

Todd Shepherd · August 21, 2017 5:28 pm

Sending More Troops To Afghanistan Is a Good Start

Thomas Joscelyn, Bill Roggio · August 21, 2017 12:15 pm

Can We Still Right Our Wrongs in Afghanistan?

Andrew Egger · August 18, 2017 4:43 pm

A Fateful Decision

Thomas Joscelyn · August 12, 2017 2:00 pm

White House Divided

Peter J. Boyer · August 12, 2017 12:57 pm