With Islamist Terrorism on the Rise in Afghanistan and Foes Such as Communist China Gaining Power There, America May Need To Pivot

While the end of America’s involvement in the south Asian country known as the ‘graveyard of empires’ has been celebrated, Washington does not want to repeat the mistake of simply turning its back on Afghanistan.

AP/Saifullah Zahir
Taliban fighters stand guard during the funeral procession for Afghanistan's minister for refugees and repatriation, Khalil Haqqani, at eastern Paktia province, Afghanistan, December 12, 2024. AP/Saifullah Zahir

While President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan complicated his entire foreign policy effort, it is at least seen as an end of America’s involvement in the south Asian country known as the “graveyard of empires.” Yet, the region is an Islamist terrorism hotbed, raising the question of whether we are paying enough attention as battles escalate there.

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