As Afghanistan War Winds Down, Controversy Over Policy Toward War-Torn Nation Continues

As Afghanistan War Winds Down, Controversy Over Policy Toward War-Torn Nation Continues
President Joe Biden speaks on troop withdrawal from Afghanistan at the White House on July 8, 2021. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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As the United States’ 20-year-long military deployment in Afghanistan draws to a close this month, with a deadline of Aug. 31 for completing its withdrawal, controversy remains regarding what the best policy should be, with continued airstrikes and budgetary increases supporting the Afghan government.