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Sep 1, 2021 1 hr 10 min

Leaving Afghanistan: Part 1

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To unlock exclusive content, visit: https://politicology.com/plus National security writer and researcher Molly McKew and fmr. senior CIA official and author Marc Polymeropoulos join host Ron Steslow to discuss the chaos and catastrophe in Afghanistan. (03:10) Molly’s and Marc’s unique vantage points on Afghanistan (14:33) Putting Afghanistan in context: America’s goals, and the war’s political legitimacy (20:17) When counterterrorism became nation-building, how America projects military power, and the tension between America’s interests and values (34:45) Trump’s deal with the Taliban, the decision to withdraw troops, and America’s pincer of isolationism (49:01) Public opinion, foreign policy, and America’s total exit Want to help build Politicology? Contribute now at https://politicology.com/donate Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA by Marc Polymeropoulos August 11 - Directed Energy Attacks and Leadership Lessons with Marc Polymeropoulos Follow this week’s panel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://twitter.com/MollyMcKew https://twitter.com/Mpolymer

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