Abandoned by Trump, can Afghans pin their hopes on Biden?

Donald Trump’s plan to slash US troops in Afghanistan could unleash a fresh wave of violence by an emboldened Taliban, analysts say, but a more measured approach by Joe Biden could take the sting out of the insurgent group’s bid for power. “Trump’s push for a quicker withdrawal of troops has created a sense among the negotiators — especially the Taliban side — that the world is abandoning Afghanistan,” he said, asking not to be identified.