Afghanistan accusations frustrate those seeking solutions

Republicans and Democrats are engaged in a blame game over the withdrawal in Afghanistan, feuding over who carries responsibility for fallout from America’s longest war.

The battle has sparked concern that arguing over the past undercuts ongoing efforts to help Afghans in the present.

The finger-pointing played out this week both in the presidential race and in the halls of Congress, where a committee launched dueling reports reviewing the withdrawal. 

But the discussion...