Based on general principles I think you basically nailed it.
Our problem is not staying power, few nations can match the U.S.'s political will, means, and endurance to commit to enduring...
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Based on general principles I think you basically nailed it.
Our problem is not staying power, few nations can match the U.S.'s political will, means, and endurance to commit to enduring...
David,
Tunneling as a military tactic has been around for a while, but this is the first time I recall the Taliban using it.
See: https://spartacus-educational.com/FWWtunnelling.htm
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Posted by Ken,
I think honor and pride have much more to do with determining our decisions than you give these values/emotions credit for. Some, perhaps many, politicians are weasels that...
Posted by Bob's World
Ditto
Well said, we created a false narrative that made the Taliban the center of our effort in Afghanistan, and in the meantime took our eye off the bubble (AQ)...