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    Defense Secretary Esper Arrives In Afghanistan To Devise A Way Forward In 18-Year War

    His visit to restart peace talks with the Taliban comes amid debate about the role of U.S. troops in the region after Trump quickly began withdrawing forces from northeastern Syria earlier this month.
    by Samantha Raphelson Oct 20, 2019 2 minutes

    Defense Secretary Mark Esper traveled to Afghanistan on Saturday in an effort to restart peace talks with the Taliban after President Trump scrapped plans for negotiations at Camp David last month.

    His visit to Kabul comes amid questions about the role of U.S. troops in will go to western Iraq to help in the fight against the Islamic State.

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