Daniel Davis Deep Dive Trump Going Back to Afghanistan /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Sep 19, 2025
The discussion kicks off with Trump’s controversial statements about retaking Bagram Air Base and the potential repercussions involving China and the Taliban. Insights into the futility of military interventions, especially regarding drug issues in Venezuela, follow. The talk then shifts to Trump's oil price strategy, questioning its effectiveness against Putin’s war efforts. Finally, the challenges of Europe’s reliance on Russian oil and the potential impact of sanctions highlight the complexities of foreign policy.
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Bagram's Personal Combat Memory
- Daniel Davis recounts his experience at Bagram Air Base and its role as the main logistics hub during the Afghanistan war.
- He notes his headquarters was at Bagram during his 2010–2011 deployment and emphasizes its strategic location near Kabul.
Bagram Would Be A Symbolic Escalation
- Re-establishing Bagram would signal to China a U.S. intent to monitor Chinese strategic sites and escalate tensions.
- Davis argues such signaling would lack a credible military mission and risk negative geopolitical consequences.
Taliban Rejection Makes Bagram Unlikely
- The Taliban publicly rejected a U.S. military presence while inviting engagement that excludes bases.
- Davis stresses the Taliban's likely refusal makes reclaiming Bagram politically and practically unrealistic.