Post Reports The Afghanistan war blame game
Aug 17, 2021
Shane Harris, an Intelligence reporter for The Washington Post, discusses the political fallout from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, questioning why better preparation wasn't prioritized. Roya Rahmani, Afghanistan’s first female ambassador to the U.S., shares her fears for women and girls in her homeland as the Taliban regains power. They delve into the disconnect between optimistic forecasts and harsh realities, the struggles facing Afghan citizens, and the broader implications for U.S. foreign policy and national security.
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Blame Game
- The fall of Kabul led to immediate blame in Washington.
- This blame is bipartisan, with fingers pointed at various entities.
Foreseeable Fall
- Critics agree that the swift fall of Afghanistan was foreseeable.
- They question the lack of preparation for personnel evacuation and counterterrorism capabilities.
Overruled Advice
- President Biden overrode military advice by setting a firm withdrawal date.
- He felt this was necessary to avoid being boxed in by the military.