U.S. To Keep Presence In Afghanistan Whether Or Not Deal Is Reached

President Trump announced a reduction of US troops in Afghanistan from 14,000 to 8,600, with the possibility of further reductions if a peace deal with the Taliban is reached. Negotiations have been ongoing in Qatar since 2018, aiming to end the 18-year Afghan war. The deal requires the Taliban to agree to a ceasefire and direct talks with Kabul, which they view as a Western puppet. The US may refer to the Taliban by its former regime name, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, as part of the concessions. The withdrawal of troops will be gradual, and the US plans to scale back its embassy in Afghanistan.

What is the new number of US troops planned to remain in Afghanistan as per President Trump's announcement?

• 12,000

• 5,000

• 8,600

• 10,000

Where have the US-Taliban negotiations been taking place since 2018?

• Islamabad

• New Delhi

• Doha

• Kabul

What is one of the key requirements from the Taliban in the peace deal?

• To withdraw from international talks

• To start direct negotiations with Kabul

• To form a new government

• To increase military operations

What name might the US agree to use for the Taliban as part of the concessions?

• Afghan National Army

• Taliban Government

• Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

• Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

What additional action is the US government planning in Afghanistan besides troop withdrawal?

• Increasing military bases

• Deploying more diplomats

• Scaling back the US embassy

• Building new infrastructure