If the history of US involvement is a lesson, there are no easy fixes in Afghanistan. Neither the use of MOAB bombs nor an increase in US forces can guarantee deterring the Taliban or stabilizing Afghanistan. While defeating ISIL in Afghanistan is probable, there is no end in sight for the fight against the Taliban. The choice the United States will make in the coming weeks about deploying additional US troops will only help in preventing the collapse of the status quo. US forces have a limited window to act; otherwise, the Afghan government is under pressure and cannot continue defending the stalemate. Here’s a link to my analysis on US challenges in Afghanistan.