Bagram and Anti-National Media: The Responsibility to Safeguard Afghanistan’s Interests

DID Press: Amid renewed U.S. claims regarding Bagram Airbase, including allegations of mismanagement during US withdrawal and calls to regain control, some Afghanistani media outlets have published unrealistic analyses suggesting a potential handover of parts of the country to foreign powers.

This editorial emphasizes that the primary responsibility of Afghanistan media, especially during times of crisis, is to protect national interests and inform the public without succumbing to psychological warfare or foreign agendas. While criticism of the current administration is valid, media independence should not be used as a pretext to normalize foreign intervention or the loss of Afghanistan territory.

According to the report, although Afghanistan’s current government lacks broad domestic and international legitimacy, this does not justify the media aligning with narratives that could undermine sovereignty. The editorial stresses that media outlets should:

Examine political and military claims critically.

Analyze potential implications for national security.

Produce content that helps manage public perception during crises.

Drawing on Afghanistan’s 20-year experience with U.S. and Western presence, the editorial notes that foreign powers have historically pursued regional political and military objectives rather than the well-being of Afghanistan citizens.

Afghanistan media must prioritize national interests over sensationalist reporting, ensuring that coverage of Bagram or other strategic issues strengthens public awareness and defends the country’s territorial integrity, rather than fueling foreign agendas.

DID Press Agency