Wait, What? Winning In Afghanistan?

Hundreds of Taliban fighters storm check posts in Afghan border region - UPI
The US and Afghanistan: can’t win the war, can’t stop it, can’t leave - The Guardian
US watchdog: Peace with Taliban won’t resolve Afghan crises - AP
Taliban Talks Raise Question of What U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Could Mean - NY Times

Still crazy after all these years and look at all that we have accomplished

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