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Paul Wolfowitz on the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars and a Life in Foreign Policy | Uncommon Knowledge | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

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US Involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq: Decisions and Consequences

Exploring the decisions and consequences related to the US involvement in Afghanistan post-9/11, including the withdrawal of troops in 2021 and the impact of agreements with the Taliban. The chapter also discusses the timeline and implications of the American mission in Iraq, reflecting on the decision to invade and the aftermath. It concludes with a reflection on personal moral choices between pursuing a career in international relations or joining a tech startup with an international focus.

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