A Stark Reminder

By Jeff Eggers

Jeff Eggers is a retired Navy SEAL Officer and a former Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. As a senior fellow at New America, he researches the relationship of behavioral science to organizational performance.

The latest devastating attack by the Taliban in Kabul raises the question about the ongoing capabilities of the insurgency.  Jeffrey Eggers, a former assistant to Presidents Bush and Obama and currently a senior fellow at New America, told The Cipher Brief that the car bombing does not mean the Taliban is ascendant, and there remains a strategic stalemate between the Taliban and Afghan security forces, highlighting the need for a political process in the country.

The Cipher Brief: Some reports claim that the Taliban is at its strongest since 2001. What is your assessment of the Taliban’s current strength and capabilities? What does Tuesday’s attack demonstrate about the Taliban’s abilities?  

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