

Ep. 123 — The Afghanistan affliction
Dec 8, 2023
Former military intelligence analysts Stu Velasco and Zach Popp discuss their deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq, reflecting on the downfall of the Afghan Local Police program and the ongoing presence of Al Qaeda in Iraq and Syria. They also talk about the lack of responsibility and accountability in insurgency wars and the pointlessness of the war in Afghanistan. The need for a comprehensive plan and the potential benefits of mandatory military service are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Preparation for Deployment and Reflection on First Deployment
01:57 • 2min
The Downfall of the Afghan Local Police Program
03:29 • 8min
The Ongoing Presence of Al Qaeda and Jihadist Groups in Iraq and Syria
11:08 • 30min
Lack of Responsibility and Accountability in Insurgency Wars
41:14 • 16min
The Pointlessness of the War in Afghanistan
57:05 • 5min
The Need for a Comprehensive Plan and the Potential Benefits of Mandatory Military Service
01:01:40 • 2min