Boots off the ground: America’s Afghanistan drawdown
Apr 15, 2021
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Daniel Knowles, an international correspondent for The Economist, discusses the precarious aftermath of America's troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and its implications for stability and women's rights. Katrine Braik, the environment editor, highlights the urgent need to address methane emissions, revealing they've been underestimated in major cities and are critical to combating climate change. Max Rodenbeck, the South Asia bureau chief, shares insights into Bhutan's remarkable COVID-19 vaccination campaign, showcasing its cultural significance amid wider global challenges.
Few believe President Joe Biden’s withdrawal plan is wise; it is already prompting allied forces to go. We ask about the risks of that untimely vacuum. Much climate-change angst focuses on carbon dioxide, but addressing sources of methane would be an easy way to slow warming—and even to save money. And Bhutan’s world-beating vaccination drive took just one week. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer