Afghanistan Rescue Efforts Hampered by Chaos and Blockades — Is the World Doing Enough for American Security?

Three days into a devastating earthquake that has claimed more than 1,400 lives in Afghanistan, rescue operations face daunting obstacles—blocked mountain roads, ongoing aftershocks, and isolated villages cut off from aid. While international humanitarian groups scramble to respond, the chaotic scene exposes Washington’s dilemma: how much should the United States invest in distant crises when America’s own security at home is challenged? Why Are Relief Efforts Struggling—and What Does This Mean for U.S. National Security? The situation on the ground paints a grim picture. The province of Nangarhar was hit again by a magnitude 5.2 aftershock on Tuesday afternoon—the strongest...