Morning Wire The Afghan Allies Left Behind | 9.11.22
Sep 11, 2022
The podcast sheds light on the perilous conditions faced by Afghan allies left behind after the U.S. withdrawal. It features Scott Mann, a retired Green Beret who founded a volunteer group to assist these allies. The dedication of veterans transitioning guerrilla networks for humanitarian aid highlights their innovative support strategies. It explores the moral injury veterans experience due to government failures, alongside assessing the evolving national security landscape in post-U.S. Afghanistan, where extremist threats remain significant.
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Allies Left Behind
- Tens of thousands of U.S. allies, including SIV-eligible individuals and Afghan special operators, remain in Afghanistan.
- These allies face significant danger from the Taliban, with many being hunted and killed.
Maintaining Contact
- Scott Mann maintains contact with Afghan allies, including a young commando he's known since 2010.
- Mann also communicates with "Legend," an Afghan-American working with the resistance in Afghanistan.
Withdrawal's Impact
- Afghan special operators, trained by the U.S., mirrored American tactics and equipment.
- Despite their training and commitment, the sudden withdrawal of U.S. support left them vulnerable.
