Will Afghanistan Become a Terrorist Safe Haven Again? Just Because the Taliban Won Doesn’t Mean Jihadis Will

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s return to power is a victory for al Qaeda. But just how much of a win is it? This question is …

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