They claimed thousands of lives, dismembered soldiers, derailed advancing attacks and destroyed combat vehicles under enemy fire all while U.S. soldiers searched for and attacked violent insurgents.
They are IEDs, a persistent and lethal threat to U.S. forces which, perhaps surprisingly to some, continue to pose a serious risk as the U.S. pivots to great-power competition.
During years of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, IEDs and roadside bombs were a consistent, serious threat responsible for massive amounts of U.S. casualties. However, a key dynamic that may now be slightly overlooked is that IEDs will continue to present significant threats in an era of great power competition.
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Source: The National Interest