Reflections on the Debacle in Afghanistan: Interview

Submitted by Anne (United States), Aug 19, 2021 at 23:17

Everybody is shocked at this decision to pull out of Afghanistan overnight without a care for innocent civilians. Now, many will realize the dangers and implications of the loss of an American presence, not just in Afghanistan, but around the world. Those that hated America will be able to see that the world is going to be even more volatile without the leadership from the free world, and influence that has been severely reduced. Watch out what you wish for.

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