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#33: Chad Robichaux

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Complexities of US Interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq

The chapter delves into the intricate differences between US interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, exploring the initial objectives post-9/11, the nation-building efforts, and consequences of the withdrawal from Afghanistan under Biden. It emphasizes the strategic importance of Afghanistan, contrasts troop deployments for global stability, and compares the withdrawal strategies of Trump and Biden. The discussion includes geopolitical issues with China and Iran, personal experiences in special operations in Afghanistan, and challenges of compromised operations involving local allies.

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