These death confirmations and rejections are all part of a big pitch for power within an increasingly fractured and rudderless (Taliban) organization. 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
