In many ways, arrogant leftist thinking—indeed, the leftist paradigm in its entirety—led to the disaster that is Afghanistan. Many, especially those of Afghan background, have made this clear in the aftermath of America’s withdrawal.   Consider the words of Baktash Ahadi, an Afghan-American who served as an interpreter for the U.S. military for years: How could … Continue reading Cultural Blind Spot: Why America Failed to ‘Win Hearts and Minds’ in Afghanistan