The question is still being asked whether the United States made a mistake in withdrawing its forces from that country, writes Husain Haqqani. RestoringAmerica
. But should America’s global leadership be subject to a time limit on its military engagement in a particular theater?
Questions still are still swirling about U.S. resolve, about American leaders' ability to maintain domestic political support in long-running international conflicts, and even about the Biden administration’s competence, which was not reflected positively by the withdrawal. With the Taliban back in charge, the international jihadi terrorist movement has certainly been rejuvenated. Groups that had become dormant are now active again. The U.S.
Instead of going big, the U.S. could have planned a smaller but more sustainable engagement. That this was not done was a function of U.S. politics. Reducing discussion about Afghanistan to it being America’s longest war helped the Taliban’s narrative. Their founder, Mullah Omar, had said years ago,"Americans have watches — we have the time."
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