How the Taliban took back Afghanistan

In this discussion, Alex Ward, a national security reporter at Politico, delves into the Taliban's astonishingly swift takeover of Afghanistan. He highlights the unexpected collapse of the Afghan government and military, revealing the chaos of the evacuation process. Ward shares poignant stories of families facing despair and uncertainty as the Taliban reestablishes control. He also examines the failures that led to the Afghan military's downfall and the broader implications of the costly two-decade U.S. war in Afghanistan.