There Are No Good Options Left In Afghanistan

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Bennett Seftel, The Cipher Brief: Afghanistan quagmire leaves U.S. with no good options

Bottom Line: Afghanistan’s government and security forces are mired in a grueling struggle for survival, despite the relative lull the winter is supposed to provide ahead of the Taliban’s traditional spring offensive. The warmer months will likely only add to the violence as the Afghan state fights an open-ended battle against several deadly enemies, including the Taliban and ISIS, who are rapidly conquering more and more territory – and attacking civilians and troops with spectacular ferocity. The death toll has risen despite new U.S. support following President Donald Trump’s Afghan strategy speech last August.

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WNU Editor: This is a comprehensive look at the war in Afghanistan. A must read for those who are interested in this conflict.