Border Clashes Reveal Dangerous Failures of U.S. Withdrawal in Afghanistan

The recent cross-border attacks by Afghan security forces on Pakistani posts are more than mere skirmishes; they are a stark symptom of the security vacuum left by the failed U.S. withdrawal and the rise of the Taliban regime. While Washington claims to have ended “forever wars,” the reality on the ground shows a deteriorating regional security landscape that directly threatens American interests and allies. On Saturday night, Taliban-controlled Afghan forces launched retaliatory strikes against Pakistani border areas after accusing Pakistan of airspace violations and bombings in Kabul. In response, Pakistan’s Interior Minister warned of a harsh reply, invoking memories of...