The Consequences of the Taliban Victory in Afghanistan for U.S. Policy
The Consequences of the Taliban Victory in Afghanistan for U.S. Policy

Author(s): Andrzej Dąbrowski, Mateusz Piotrowski
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Security and defense
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Afghanistan; Taliban; USA: policy; consequences;
Summary/Abstract: On 15 August, after a lightning-fast military offensive, the Taliban entered Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan contributed to the Taliban’s rapid success. The Trump administration had negotiated an agreement with the insurgents, leading President Biden - contrary to the recommendations of military commanders to maintain some forces - decided to stick to the agreed timetable. However, the speed with which the Afghan government and security forces collapsed has undermined the prestige of the United States. The situation in Afghanistan will be used by politicians from the Republican Party in the campaigns ahead of the Congressional elections next fall.

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