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Sep 1, 2021

FAST THINKING: Ukraine’s president finally gets a White House visit

By Atlantic Council

What message does the get-together send to Moscow? What further hurdles must these allies overcome?

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Sep 1, 2021

Chaudhary joins American University for a discussion on Afghanistan. “20 Years After 9/11: Afghanistan”

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Sep 1, 2021

Katz quoted in Arabi21 on the future political implications of Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

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In the News

Sep 1, 2021

Warrick quoted in the Washington Post on Trump’s false claims of counterterrorism success

By Atlantic Council

On August 27, Forward Defense and Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East nonresident senior fellow Tom Warrick was quoted in an article in the Washington Post titled “Trump says his administration killed bigger terrorists than Bin Laden.” In the article, Warrick debunks this claim, arguing that most counterterrorist experts see Bin Laden as one […]

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Sep 1, 2021

Nasr quoted in The Hill on Biden’s Afghanistan exit

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Sep 1, 2021

How to avoid another state-building failure after Afghanistan

By Frank Ruggiero

Why did the United States continue a state-building policy after al-Qaeda was dismantled? And how can it learn to use force to negotiate the peaceful end to its next conflict?

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Aug 31, 2021

Pavel in CBS News on Biden’s speech about Afghanistan withdrawal

By Atlantic Council

Senior vice president and director of the Scowcroft Center Barry Pavel speaks with CBS News on President Biden's speech on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Crisis Management

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Aug 31, 2021

Preble in The Washington Times: “They were on the record, less than a year ago in many cases, arguing in favor of withdrawal.”

By Atlantic Council

On August 31, Christopher Preble was quoted in a Washington Times article on the political fallout from President Biden’s decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, and the risks for those who argue that the US military should have stayed. “It is predictable that Republicans will use this to score points, and if the shoe were on […]

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Aug 31, 2021

Hu in Foreign Policy on Afghanistan evacuations

By Atlantic Council

Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow Evanna Hu quoted in Foreign Policy on evacuations in Afghanistan.

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Fast Thinking

Aug 31, 2021

FAST THINKING: The war is over, but the Afghanistan mission continues

By Atlantic Council

What will continued US engagement in Afghanistan look like? How will the Taliban govern? What will become of the country’s refugees?

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