Susanne Schmeidl
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Terrorism
October 2, 2020
The Taliban's Empty Promises of Peace
An insurgent attack on a Kabul maternity hospital, in a pandemic, exposes hollow claims of sparing the innocent. In a Covid-19 world, there is perhaps...
Susanne Schmeidl • RealClearDefense
Terrorism
October 2, 2020
Afghan Peace Is Elusive but Not Impossible
With the renewed possibility of talks between the government and the Taliban, how can they be set up to succeed? The need for a negotiated withdrawal...
Susanne Schmeidl • RealClearDefense
Land (Conventional Warfare)
October 2, 2020
Afghanistan – What's Next?
Talks or not, none of the scenarios for the immediate future of Afghanistan are good. Ten days ago, US President Donald Trump called off negotiations...
Susanne Schmeidl • RealClearDefense
Land (Conventional Warfare)
October 2, 2020
Militia Blues: How Many More Armed Groups Does Afghanistan Need?
For long-time observers of Afghanistan, déjà vu happens with such frequency that one feels trapped in a never-ending farcical nightmare. This is why...
Susanne Schmeidl • RealClearDefense
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