Critical Review: How One Attack Risks Broad Stigmatization and Policy Overreach Against Afghan Refugees

The recent shooting targeting National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., allegedly perpetrated by an Afghan national whose asylum was approved under the current administration, has sparked widespread concern—not just for the victims but for the broader American refugee community. While every act of violence demands accountability and justice, it is crucial to examine how this tragedy may be used as a pretext for sweeping policy changes that threaten America’s national sovereignty and security.Can America Protect Its Defenders Without Sacrificing National Security?Rahmanullah Lakanwal, reportedly vetted extensively before being granted asylum after serving in a CIA-backed Afghan Army unit, is alleged to...