Bagram air base, situated 25 miles north of Kabul, is etched into the history of the U.S. war in Afghanistan. At its peak, Bagram housed tens of thousands of troops, aircraft hangars, intelligence facilities, and even a notorious detention center. By calling for a return to Bagram, Trump not only underscores his disapproval of Biden’s choices but also positions himself as tougher on China—a central theme of his presidency. For now, the Taliban is signaling that it prefers trade and investment—areas where China is already leading—over military entanglements. India, which sees both the Taliban and China as adversaries, may privately welcome U.S. re-engagement but is unlikely to say so publicly.