From Saigon to Kabul: Losing battle, winning war - opinion

The Afghan crisis can potentially be turned into an opportunity if the US redirects its energies toward Iran with a credible strategy coordinated with Israel.

US GENERAL AUSTIN Miller, (left) shakes hand with Afghan Defense Minister Bismillah Khan Mohammadi, at a ceremony in Kabul in July, as Miller relinquishes command during the final phase of America’s withdrawal from the war in Afghanistan.

(photo credit: REUTERS/PHIL STEWART)

ByEMMANUEL NAVON

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 15:12

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