The United States Must Reclaim Afghanistan to Protect Its Interests

The United States Must Reclaim Afghanistan to Protect Its Interests

When the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the world watched in disbelief — and then, with troubling speed, looked away. Since then, Afghanistan has spiraled into a profound crisis characterized by political illegitimacy, resurging terrorism, economic freefall, gender apartheid and a worsening humanitarian emergency.  These challenges are deeply interconnected, creating a vortex of instability that not only endangers Afghanista…

The Islamic State in Afghanistan: A Jihadist Threat in Retreat?

The Islamic State-Khorasan Province based in Afghanistan seems to be losing steam, staging fewer deadly attacks. But it remains dangerous. More robust law enforcement cooperation will be vital to keep containing this group and any other ISIS branch that may seek to replace it.