Today, the Pentagon announced a drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and Iraq, reducing our presence to 2,500 in each country by January 15, 2021. Defense Priorities President Edward King issued the following statement in response: “Reducing US troop levels...
Afghanistan and Iraq Drawdowns Are Overdue But Insufficient
From Defense Priorities: Today, CNN reported President Trump will announce a drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and Iraq, reducing our presence to 2,500 by January 15, 2021. Defense Priorities Policy Director Benjamin H. Friedman issued the following statement...
Withdrawing US Troops From Iraq Should Top White House Agenda
Today, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is meeting with President Trump to discuss issues including the presence of U.S. military personnel in Iraq. Defense Priorities Senior Fellow Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis, USA, Ret. issued the following statement in response:...
Risks of Lethal Aid to Ukraine: Defense Priorities
The U.S. Has No Strong Security Interests in Ukraine Ukraine is not a US ally, is distant from US shores, and holds little geopolitical significance. The United States should avoid entanglement in the Ukraine crisis, a conflict that could draw it into war with nuclear...