I strongly recommend reading Michael Yon’s commentary on Afghanistan after Trump’s announcement this week. This guy has spent a huge amount of time on the ground in the Middle East (Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.) since 9/11. I think his take is pretty spot-on.
Afghanistan: Trump Going in Circles
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3580695/posts
[Post link to Yon report.] Thanks - I was going to do the same.