us withdrawal from afghanistan

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Podcast: How the US underestimated the Taliban - and who's paying for it one year later

Listen: The anniversary of the end of America’s war in Afghanistan is a reminder of what many see as a staggering US defeat. It was also a victory for a long-time US adversary, the Taliban, who remain in control as the country faces a humanitarian crisis and a crumbling economy. Their brutal rule has also led to worsening conditions for women and girls in the country. Ian Bremmer speaks to former Marine and author Elliot Ackerman on the GZERO World podcast about his view of the war and his new book “The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan.”

China and US economic interdependence hasn't lessened

China and US economic interdependence hasn't lessened

China owns more than $1 trillion US debt, but how much leverage do they actually have? North Korea tested new long-range cruise missiles. What message is Pyongyang trying to send? What was revealed in the New York Times' investigation of the US drone strike in Afghanistan? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week.

Biden's mistakes in Afghanistan were not "dereliction of duty"

Biden's mistakes in Afghanistan were not "dereliction of duty"

In his latest Washington Post op-ed, Marc Thiessen makes strong statements about how and why the Taliban came to take control of Kabul. There have been big mistakes in executing this exit. But "dereliction of duty?" Not in our view. Ian Bremmer and Eurasia Group analyst Charles Dunst explain why in this edition of The Red Pen.

US on track for August 31 withdrawal; House passes $3.5T plan

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US on track for August 31 withdrawal; House passes $3.5T plan

Is the US on track for the August 31st withdrawal from Afghanistan? The House narrowly passed the $3.5 trillion budget plan. What's next for the Democrats? Jon Lieber, Managing Director of the United States for Eurasia Group, shares his insights on the latest news in US politics.

US global power remains strong, despite Afghanistan mistakes

US global power remains strong, despite Afghanistan mistakes

While the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has been deeply flawed in execution, does this really mark "the end of the American era" as foreign affairs reporter Robin Wright argues in a New Yorker op-ed? Not at all – and in fact, the US will emerge from this crisis not only with important lessons learned but in a position of power. Ian Bremmer and Eurasia Group analyst Charles Dunst explain why in this edition of The Red Pen.

Why CIA director Bill Burns met with the Taliban

Why CIA director Bill Burns met with the Taliban

CIA director Bill Burns held a secret meeting with the leader of the Taliban. How will it impact the ongoing evacuations? What do you expect to come from the G7 emergency meeting on Afghanistan on Tuesday? With FDA approval, are vaccine mandates imminent? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics.

Biden alone on Afghanistan? 5 key reasons

Biden alone on Afghanistan? 5 key reasons

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: We're still talking about Afghanistan. There's been so much criticism of the United States from outside the US, including most disturbingly, from core US coalition allies in NATO that had been of course, have been fighting with the Americans on the ground in Afghanistan. Why not coordinate with the allies? What challenges did the Biden team face?