The administration could essentially say (after the review) that the conditions have not improved on the ground, so what is the reason to stay. Michael Kugelman More Quotes by Michael Kugelman More Quotes From Michael Kugelman The operational calculus is not really going to change at this point. Michael Kugelman world It’s not the kindest parting gift for Afghans, including those taking over the base. Michael Kugelman There’s something sadly symbolic about how the U.S. has gone about leaving Bagram. The decision to take so much away and destroy so much of what is left speaks to the U.S. urgency to get out quickly. Michael Kugelman
