Trump’s demand to reclaim Bagram airbase is unlikely to succeed; China is deeply entrenched and the Taliban cites the Doha Agreement.
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U.S. cuts to humanitarian aid and refugee programs are devastating Afghans, abandoning allies and millions dependent on American assistance for survival.
The Taliban seeks to position Afghanistan as a transit hub linking South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Projects like the Herat–Mazar-i-Sharif railway aim to attract investment and lessen Kabul’s vulnerability to Pakistani political and economic pressure.
Washington’s repeated betrayals, whether of the Kurds who fought ISIS or of Taiwan in 1978, demonstrate that American alliances are no longer durable. This erodes trust and encourages global partners to seek alternatives, weakening U.S. influence long‑term.