Afghanistan War – Issues Under Fire

  Issues Under Fire: Afghanistan, U.S. Defense Budget and Why Neither Is Being Debated   While most are focused on immigration, the Russia investigation, and the economy, few are paying attention to the fact that the United States is still actively engaged in Afghanistan. Why is this important? It’s important because the United States has […] The post Afghanistan, U.S. Defense Budget and Why Neither Is Being Debated appeared first on Issues Under Fire.

  In a flurry of fast breaking stories lately, the one that should’ve captured and held the headlines was hardly noticed. Were it not for the Iran versus the West nuclear negotiations falling short, the ugly firing of U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and the nation being placed on “riot watch” in Ferguson Mo., we […] The post U.S. Secretly Decides to Stay in Afghanistan for Good appeared first on Issues Under Fire.

  As hundreds of thousand of military personnel begin the arduous process of transitioning back into civilian life, many will face realities they thought they’d escaped. The vast majority of those returning from service, were not America’s best and brightest. America’s best and brightest generally don’t join the military. America’s best and brightest have too […] The post Will Grunts in the Military Be Grunts in Life? appeared first on Issues Under Fire.

  While many Americans will spend this Veteran’s day thanking and remembering former U.S. military personnel for their service and sacrifice, others will welcome the free day off and all the Veteran’s day sales. Still, others are wondering if anybody thought to offer an apology to the Veteran. From the Vietnam era to present conflicts, […] The post Veterans Day: Thanks for the Thanks, But an Apology Would be Nice appeared first on Issues Under Fire.

Apparently the Taliban has its own ideas on how and when the Afghanistan war will end. Just because the US has announced the date of its planned departure, doesn’t mean an end to the fighting. Conducting violent operations almost at will, Pakistani Taliban militants gave security forces all they could handle and more, storming Karachi’s […] The post Karachi Airport Attack Says Taliban Has Reach and Bench Strength appeared first on Issues Under Fire.

Fear not, we aren’t breaking from our investigation of what’s motivating Western interest to undermine a political solution to the Syrian conflict by introducing arms to the problem before talks begin. We are however, examining the announcement of NATO’s handover of military and policing responsibilities to the Afghan government going forward within that context. Since […] The post Despite the Smiles, The Taliban Wins appeared first on Issues Under Fire.