Afghanistan, Sept. 25 -- An analyst warns Donald Trump's push to retake Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan carries dangerous risks, including possible U.S. seizure or destruction, endangering lives and regional stability.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that "bad things will happen" if the Taliban refuse to hand over control of Bagram airbase to Washington.
Michael Kugelman, South Asia director at the Wilson Center, wrote in Foreign Policy that Trump's repeated focus on Bagram reflects genuine interest rather than political posturing. He said scenarios could range from a high-risk U.S. military seizure of the base to outright destruction, moves he called extremely dangerous.
Kugelman warned such actions could cause casualties among Afg...