Former presidential advisor calls for support for Taliban opponents

Elaha Fri Oct 2026 2 hours ago 18

In an article in The Washington Post, he wrote that the United States should not set Afghanistan aside from its priorities after the withdrawal of its forces in 2021.


Clag stated that the Taliban have failed in establishing effective institutions, achieving economic stability, and expanding international relations. He called for continued diplomatic and economic pressure on the group; however, he emphasized that this approach should not lead to the redeployment of U.S. forces or the launch of a new nation-building program in Afghanistan.


This former U.S. official also stated that Afghanistan has political figures, former government officials, economic activists, and a young generation who can play a role in forming a political alternative. In his view, Washington should assess the leadership capacity of these individuals and the level of public support for them, and leave Afghanistan's political future to its own citizens.


In another section of his article, Clag warned about the growing influence of China in Afghanistan and said that Beijing is seeking access to the country's reserves of copper, lithium, iron ore, and other mineral resources. He added that investments by Chinese companies and the expansion of economic ties with the Taliban could pave the way for greater Beijing influence over Afghanistan's political decisions.


He emphasized that U.S. neglect of Afghanistan could provide an opportunity for China to expand its long-term influence. Clag, a retired U.S. Army general, briefly served as national security advisor during Donald Trump's first term as president and was appointed as the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia during his second term.



Kit Clag, former U.S. national security advisor, has urged Washington to engage with Afghan political figures who are working to create an alternative to the Taliban.

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