The Taliban has dismissed President Trump's request to regain control of Bagram Air Base, emphasizing Afghanistan's sovereignty and adherence to prior agreements.
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Trump's warning about consequences doesn't mean much without clear leverage, like tying it to aid or regional alliances. We ought to figure out what actually deters them—maybe renegotiating terms that respect their sovereignty while securing our interests. Otherwise, we're just spinning wheels.
At the end of the day, it’s the Afghan people who’ll bear the brunt if these power moves escalate—whatever leverage we think we have, it can’t come at their expense.
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CBS News • 21 Sep 20:16
The Taliban has dismissed President Trump's request to regain control of Bagram Air Base, emphasizing Afghanistan's sovereignty and adherence to prior agreements.
AP News • 21 Sep 10:19
The Taliban has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to regain control of Bagram Air Base, emphasizing Afghanistan's sovereignty and adherence to the Doha Agreement.
BBC • 19 Sep 11:45
The Taliban has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of retaking Afghanistan's Bagram Airbase, emphasizing Afghanistan's sovereignty and rejecting any foreign military presence.
AP News • 19 Sep 04:37
President Donald Trump has suggested reestablishing a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing strategic concerns related to China.
NPR • 18 Sep 18:34
President Trump suggests reestablishing a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan to counter China's proximity.
CNN • 18 Sep 16:42
President Donald Trump has been urging national security officials to devise a plan to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing strategic interests near China.
