The Interview Laurie Bristow: The West's failure in Afghanistan
Jul 12, 2024
Sir Laurie Bristow, Britain’s last Ambassador to Afghanistan, discusses the West's strategic failure in Afghanistan, reflecting on the chaotic evacuation process, the impact on women's rights, and the challenges facing the West in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and NATO.
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Traumatic Evacuation Scene
- Laurie Bristow describes witnessing a teenager forcibly ejected from the Baron Hotel by a British soldier.
- This traumatic image underscores the difficult choices made during the evacuation.
Prioritizing Special Interests
- During the Kabul evacuation, political directives from London sometimes prioritized special interests.
- One example includes the controversial airlift of animals from Pen Farthing's sanctuary.
Broken Promises of Resettlement
- The UK government made promises of resettlement to Afghans who aided British efforts.
- However, the authorized resettlement program's limited scope has led many to seek unauthorized channels, feeling betrayed.