The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Archive: Allies: Faithful and Valuable Service

Aug 19, 2023
The podcast explores the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the need for local partners in the war against al-Qaeda. It discusses the chaotic evacuation effort, the government response after 9/11, the CIA's plan to attack Al Qaeda, the shift to a new kind of war characterized by clandestine missions and airstrikes, and the demand for translators in Iraq.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Chaotic Evacuation Effort
03:10 • 12min
3
Immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and government response
15:40 • 5min
4
The CIA's Plan to Attack Al Qaeda
20:22 • 12min
5
Shift to a New Kind of War
32:08 • 5min
6
The Early Stages of Military Operations in Iraq and the Need for Translators
37:30 • 2min