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How to Run a CIA Base in Afghanistan

Statecraft

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Assessing the Fall of Afghanistan

This chapter examines the varying perspectives within the intelligence community on the rapid collapse of Kabul and the fall of Afghanistan. It critiques the disconnect between high-level decision-making and the realities on the ground, highlighting failures in planning and the challenges posed by cultural dynamics and corruption. The discussion underscores the complexities of foreign intervention and the importance of local knowledge in shaping effective policies.

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