Were U.S. losses in vain? 'Forever war' in Afghanistan resulted in fewer terror attacks
Amy McGrath and Michael O'Hanlon
Sun, August 15, 2021, 4:58 PM
As the tragic and saddening scenes from Afghanistan dominate the news, many military veterans and others who served in America’s longest war these last 20 years will understandably wonder – was it all in vain?
Our answer is a resounding no. Beyond the valor and duty you demonstrated, your sacrifices, and those of your families, made a major and positive difference for U.S. security.
Whether one believes that the Taliban takeover now unfolding in Afghanistan was the inevitable outcome of this conflict or the result of policymaking mistakes in Washington and elsewhere, much has still been achieved. Many of the gains will likely be lost under Taliban rule, but many will not.
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