This signals that Trump is desperate to run string of deals, however cosmetic, prior to the election on Afghanistan, Iran, and North Korea and sees Bolton as roadblock, tweeted Colin Kahl. With Bolton gone, will Trump meet with Iranians at UNGA and in to Europe's desire..…
The last straw may have been differences over President Trump's decision to invite Taliban to Camp David to conclude agreement leading to the withdrawal of U.S troops from Afghanistan. Bolton disagreed with President Trump's initiative to open peace talks with Taliban,..…
Bolton, his third national security adviser, on Tuesday amid fundamental disagreements over how to handle major foreign policy challenges like Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan. . ... Trump announced the decision on Twitter. “I informed John Bolton last night that his services..…
Also in late August, US media reported that Bolton has been kept out of any discussions related to the US-Taliban negotiations because his opposition to diplomacy has irritated Trump. Bolton has called for an expanded military presence in Afghanistan and also opposed..…
Bolton urged Mr. Trump to reject the agreement, arguing that the president could still withdraw troops from Afghanistan to fulfill his campaign promise without getting in bed with an organization responsible for killing thousands of Americans over the past 18 years. ..…
Sources familiar with his view said Bolton believed United States could draw down to 8,600 troops Afghanistan and maintain effort without signing peace with Taliban.. adviser to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Trump's firing of Bolton pointed to the failure of..…
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