Closing the Chapter: Ending Afghanistan for US Army Special Forces

July 16, 2021 00:36:31
Closing the Chapter: Ending Afghanistan for US Army Special Forces
Irregular Warfare Podcast
Closing the Chapter: Ending Afghanistan for US Army Special Forces

Jul 16 2021 | 00:36:31

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Show Notes

US Army Special Forces units continued to quietly operate in Afghanistan when conventional troops withdrew around 2015. These soldiers have worked closely with Afghan commandos and government partners to hold the hard-won and fragile stability. What happens when they leave the country this summer? This episode examines that question and features two guests with experiences and perspectives that uniquely equip them to do so. Jessica Donati covers foreign affairs and national security for the Wall Street Journal, having served as the paper's bureau chief while reporting from Afghanistan between 2013 and 2017. Colonel Brad Moses is a US Army Special Forces officer who most recently served as the deputy chief of staff for strategy and policy, United States Forces Afghanistan and Operation Resolute Support.

Intro music: "Unsilenced" by Ketsa

Outro music: "Launch" by Ketsa

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