war in afghanistan
Zalmay Khalilzad Says Afghan Taliban Agree in Principle to Peace Deal, But They Scoff at Trump’s Bluff
DOHA, Qatar—The American negotiator trying to cut a deal with the Taliban that might let Donald Trump get all uniformed troops out of Afghanistan before next year’s election says that the two sides have an “agreement in principle.” But Taliban officials and diplomats here in the capital of Qatar, where the talks have been held, …
Trump administration, military officials at odds over CIA’s Afghanistan role: report
The Trump administration and military officials may be in disagreement over the choice to keep C.I.A presence in Afghanistan if troops are pulled from the nation, according to a Monday New York Times report. The Times reports that some White House advisers have proposed secretly expanding the agency’s presence in the nation — a move that some …
Trump Afghanistan remarks suggesting US military could end war in 10 days draws Afghan call for explanation today
Kabul, Afghanistan — The Afghan government asked Tuesday for clarification of President Donald Trump’s statement that the U.S. military could end the war in Afghanistan in 10 days, but that the country would be wiped out in the process. Mr. Trump suggested on Monday, in a seemingly off-hand remark, that he could order such a …
