The legacy of withdrawal: Afghanistan drowns in American rubbish

Junk as far as the eye can see: historians may one day argue about what remains politically of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. But it is already clear what will be left over in practical terms: a lot of junk
Junk as far as the eye can see: historians may one day argue about what remains politically of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. But it is already clear what will be left over in practical terms: a lot of junk

For nearly 20 years, Bagram was the headquarters of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Since the spring, the base has been cleared. What remains is a pile of rubbish. More...