Masters in Business Jack Devine on the Afghan War’s Financial Disaster (Podcast)
Sep 10, 2021
Jack Devine, a 32-year CIA veteran and founder of The Arkin Group, dives into the financial fallout of U.S. involvement in the Afghan War. He critiques the military's decision-making and emphasizes the need for solid exit strategies. The discussion shifts to national security, highlighting the underestimation of Russian aggression and cyber warfare tactics. Devine also examines the role of social media in foreign influence, drawing connections to domestic extremism, and shares personal reflections on mentorship and strategic thinking in intelligence.
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Devine's Role in Afghan War
- Jack Devine, a 32-year CIA veteran, played a key role in the Afghan war.
- He helped run the Stinger anti-aircraft missile program that significantly impacted the war.
Initial US Response in Afghanistan
- The US involvement in Afghanistan stemmed from the 9/11 attacks and the desire to capture bin Laden.
- Devine questions the necessity of a full-scale military deployment after the Taliban government's initial fall.
Iraq War Distraction
- Ritholtz suggests that the Iraq war, a war of choice, distracted the US from its mission in Afghanistan.
- This distraction contributed to the current issues in Afghanistan.
