Opinion

There has been plenty of commentary in recent weeks over supposed wasted efforts in Afghanistan, but it is important to remember the sacrifices were not without cause. Former US Central Command commander Joseph Votel is wise to the fact...

For the past 20 years, out of fear of souring the ‘special relationship’ they have, British military officials usually keep their criticisms of American foreign policy private. Since the invasion of Afghanistan began, England has been a trustworthy ally...

The situation that has unfolded in Afghanistan over the past month or so could have been avoided by studying the lessons of American military history. Imposing a change in lifestyle to countries or groups that have no interest in...

To better understand the War in Afghanistan, this author argues one must contend with three distinct errors in American judgement: The original U.S. objective in Afghanistan was punishing those who carried out the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Within a...

Although it is obvious Scheller was in violation of Marine code, his questions about senior officer accountability remain. Why, despite 20 years of deployments, deaths, and destruction “did we find ourselves running for the exits, leaving those who fought...

While President Biden assures the American people we possess the capability to deal with those responsible for last week’s airport bombing from a distance using Over-the-Horizon attacks, this author is convinced a significant human investment would be involved. Despite...

The American-led war in Afghanistan, which has lasted nearly two decades, is almost over. There will undoubtedly be much written on the issue in the years ahead, but two things are evident in the immediate aftermath. Adaptation is the...

Authoritarian regimes have tried to misuse their American prisoners of war in the past for propaganda purposes. Despite the fact that such activities were clearly in violation of the Geneva Conventions, these attempts frequently took the form of video...

Let us redouble our efforts to recognize and assist our warriors and their families as we progressively absorb the repercussions of the disaster that transpired last week in Kabul. Kirk Owen, an Army Staff Sergeant, was killed in action...

We've reached the end of the road. This is the moment that has been eagerly anticipated and equally feared. Despite the Taliban's attack, the US is withdrawing from Afghanistan. We've lost, and the tens of thousands of Afghans who...