The Tragedy of Afghanistan

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Author(s)	The New York Times editorial board
Source	The New York Times
Date	August 15, 2021
URL	https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/15/opinion/afghanistan-taliban.html
Quote	It has long been clear that an American withdrawal, however or whenever conducted, would leave the Taliban poised to seize control of Afghanistan once again. The war needed to end. But the Biden administration could and should have taken more care to protect those who risked everything in pursuit of a different future, however illusory those dreams proved to be.

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This item argues for the position Withdrawal was justified on the topic Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2020–2021).

This item argues for the position Withdrawal was poorly executed on the topic Withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan (2020–2021).