‘Crucible of Terrorism’: NATO Trained Ex-General Laments US Failure in Afghanistan
American military involvement has served to strengthen global terrorism rather than combat it, with the resurgence of Al Qaeda* and the Taliban** in Afghanistan serving as the latest example.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240902/crucible-of-terrorism-nato-trained-ex-general-laments-us-failure-in-afghanistan-1119981159.html
Domestic political turmoil, rather than smart strategy, directed the United States’ military intervention in Afghanistan, leading to the empowerment of the Taliban and al-Qaeda after the disastrous US pullout. Former Afghan National Army Deputy Chief of General Staff Sami Sadat highlighted the resurgence of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, with the terrorist group adapting to the changing policies of American administrations. The US spent over $2.3 trillion in Afghanistan over two decades, with significant funds remaining unaccounted for, as the country once again becomes a breeding ground for international terrorism.