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Anthony D'Esposito: “In the fall of 2020, my analysis was that an accelerated withdrawal without meeting specific and necessary conditions…”

On the recordApril 17, 2023
In the fall of 2020, my analysis was that an accelerated withdrawal without meeting specific and necessary conditions risks losing the substantial gains made in Afghanistan, damaging U.S. world-wide credibility and could precipitate a general collapse of the Afghan National Security Forces and the Afghan government, resulting in a complete Taliban takeover or general civil war.
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Anthony D'Esposito
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

D'Esposito cites Milley's warning about risks of a hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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