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Walk Away from the Taliban, Not Afghanistan
General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Retired) and Vance Serchuk speak with ISW Founder and President Dr. Kimberly Kagan on the dangers of the US deal with the Taliban.
General Jack Keane (US Army, Retired) Reflects on the 9/11 Attacks and the Ongoing War on Terror
General Keane (Ret.) recounts his experiences on the day of the 9/11 attack and gives his perspectives on the ensuing 19 years of war.
The Dangers of Disengagement: Gen. David H. Petraeus on Withdrawing US Troops from Afghanistan
Frederick W. Kagan, director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, and General David H. Petraeus sit down to discuss the US-Taliban agreement.
Regional Actors Eye Threats and Opportunities in Taliban Takeover
The Taliban’s swift seizure of Kabul has altered key regional states’ calculus toward Afghanistan. Russia, China, Iran, and Turkey are weighing how to take advantage of the United States’ hurried withdrawal.
Overwatch Podcasts
ISW's Overwatch Podcast features discussions with experts and practitioners to explore challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the United States.
Belarus Crisis Coverage
ISW is closely monitoring the unfolding, dynamic, and complicated events in Belarus and its consequences for US national security and the NATO alliance.
The Military Learning and Future of War Project
This series of papers explores the ways the United States and its potential adversaries are learning from ongoing geopolitical competition and military engagements.
Iraq 2021-2022: A Forecast
The United States cannot stabilize—or safely deprioritize—the Middle East without first stabilizing Iraq.