

Implications for the Kabul Catastrophe
Aug 19, 2021
Counterterrorism expert Bruce Hoffman discusses the drastic implications of the Taliban triumph, while journalist Toby Harnden talks about his book on the first CIA team in Afghanistan. Topics include the collapse of Afghan security forces, sanctuary in Pakistan, reconstitution of al-Qaeda, and concerns of China, India, and Russia. They also delve into intelligence failures and policy failures, the flawed approach in Afghanistan, comparisons to the Vietnam War, chaos in Mazar, and the question of protecting Taiwan.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Implications of the Kabul Catastrophe
02:20 • 17min
Intelligence Failures and Policy Failures
19:21 • 11min
The Chaotic Situation in Mazar and the Flawed Approach in Afghanistan
30:46 • 14min
Comparing CIA's role in Afghanistan to Vietnam War and discussing a book on the CIA mission
44:54 • 2min
Chaos, Failure to Plan, and Uncertainty: Repercussions of the Kabul Catastrophe
46:26 • 3min
Implications of the Kabul Catastrophe and the Question of Protecting Taiwan
49:09 • 4min