Kabul's Collapse and DC's Incurable Arrogance

Kabul’s Collapse and DC’s Incurable Arrogance

Tags: War and Foreign Policy

08/19/2021 James Bovard

There is no reason to expect the Afghanistan debacle to humble Washington policymakers. Korean War fiascos were swept under the rug, paving the way for the Vietnam War. The cycle didn’t end there.

Original Article: “Kabul’s Collapse and DC’s Incurable Arrogance“

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