Episode 151: Update on the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan
In recent weeks, the Islamic-militant group known as the Taliban has seized power in Afghanistan as the United States military continues its complete withdrawal from the country after almost twenty years of a devastating and costly war. Thousands of Afghans and others have rushed to the airport hoping to escape the country in fear of what the return of the Taliban will bring, with some so desperate that they have fallen to their deaths while clinging to US military planes as they leave the country. As chaos continues to ensue, many ask the question—with all the time, money, and lives spent to control the situation, how could this have failed so terribly? Join us for this episode we discuss the ongoing situation in Afghanistan from how it all started to how we got to where we are today and what it means for the future of Afghanistan and its people. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-151-afghanistan