When the United States withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, it marked the end of a twenty-year war that had begun in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Among the most controversial decisions made during the withdrawal was the abandonment of Bagram Air Base, a sprawling military complex north of Kabul that had been the nerve center of U.S. and NATO operations. For Donald Trump—who initiated the peace process with the Taliban during his presidency and later criticized the manner of the withdrawal under Joe Biden—Bagram has resurfaced as a central symbol in his foreign policy rhetoric. Since late 2024, Trump has repeatedly stated his desire for the United States to “take back” Bagram, calling it a strategic asset that should never have been surrendered. His push raises critical questions about military strategy, great-power competition, and the feasibility of reclaiming territory under Taliban control.On September 18, at a joint presser with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer , Trump said, “We are trying to get it back. They need things from us.” They means Afghans. He also said, “It’s an hour away from China, from [where] China makes its weapons.” Right?Then on September 21, on a Truth Social post, he again said, ““If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN,” Those last six words are written in all capital letters. In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why President Trump wants Bagram Air Base located in Afghanistan ?#defenseupdates #bagramairbase #trump Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION01:50 SPONSORSHIP – NordVPN02:24 GEO-STRATEGIC LOCATION04:09 INFRASTRUCTURE 05:55 ANALYSIS