The Intention Is To Never Leave

Just like the blueprint that was formulated in the 90s to insert itself into the Asian Great Game, empire laid out plans to permanently occupy South Asia. The opium and heroin business needs oversight. Plus forward bases are needed when empire goes to war with China and Russia., after going to war with Iran.
These psychopaths aren't like you and me. They can shake your hand and look you in the eye and lie, because they believe it's only a strategy to get what they want. They have no empathy, sense of propriety and right or wrong only exists in the context of their interests.
The lies come fast and furious now: it takes a world class fool not to recognize them.

US troops may stay in Afghanistan until 2024

"America and Afghanistan are close to signing a strategic pact which would allow thousands of United States troops to remain in the country until at least 2024, The Daily Telegraph can disclose.
he agreement would allow not only military trainers to stay to build up the Afghan army and police, but also American special forces soldiers and air power to remain."

Oh how they lie:

No permanent U.S. bases in Afghanistan: U.S. ambassador

"(Reuters) - The United States has no interest in creating permanent military bases in Afghanistan and does not want to use the country as a platform to influence neighboring countries, the new U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan said Monday."

U.S. Builds a Supersized Base in Afghanistan