President Trump announced his policy vis-a-vis Afghanistan tonight. The key points are these: no nation-building, we're there to kill terrorists, and our continued presence or absence will be determined by conditions "on the ground."
What worries me is that Sen. McCain liked what he heard Trump say. I tend to think McCain is wrong about most things.
The President also said he was frustrated with Pakistan's non-support of our efforts next door in Afghanistan. He will consider cutting off U.S. aid to the perennially poor nation if their tacit support of the Taliban doesn't cease. Suggestion: Why not let the Chinese "carry" Pakistan for the next decade? It's their turn.
