Why Trump’s abandonment of Afghanistan is a mistake
During US presidential debates last year, Afghanistan was only mentioned once by the nominees, and it seems the new administration has no clear policy and strategy to address the decade-long conflict still raging there. There is major concern by Afghans that the administration of President Donald Trump will completely withdraw from Afghanistan and end its unconditional support for the Kabul government. His “America First” rhetoric generally creates more doubts about US retreat from major conflicts worldwide. In a recent open letter, written by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, he urged Mr. Trump to leave Afghanistan. The letter, according to Al Jazeera , accuses the US of having achieved nothing in 15 years of war in Afghanistan, warning that peace can only be achieved when all foreign forces have completely pulled out. Mujahid stated that "the responsibility to bring to an end this war also rests on your [Trump's] shoulders.” Twelve years after for