Former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO Describes Military Events In Kabul
Former Supreme Allied Commander at NATO Admiral James Stavridis offers his perspective on the fall of Kabul.
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The Taliban Moved Quicker Than Anticipated To Take Afghanistan
President Biden said several days ago that he did not regret his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan. The speed with which the Taliban have swept through is not what he had said to anticipate.
How The White House Is Responding To The Taliban In Afghanistan
The Biden administration is facing a fast-changing situation in Afghanistan where Taliban forces are said to have enricled the capital, Kabul.
Politics Chat: What The Taliban's Advancement In Afghanistan Means For Biden
Afghistan's collapse could prove damaging to President Biden's agenda but the public does not have a strong appetite for continuing a military presence there.
Republican Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger Comments On Afghanistan
Adam Kinzinger is a republican who represents Illinois in the U.S. House.
Former U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan Comments On Developing Situation In The Country
Ronald Neumann served as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2005-2007.
Here's Why Biden Is Sticking With The U.S. Exit From Afghanistan
U.S. troops are on a temporary mission to help evacuate American civilians as the Taliban encircles the capital of Kabul, but President Biden says he does "not regret" pulling the U.S. out by Aug. 31.
Katha Pollitt On The Left's Free Speech Issues
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with writer Katha Pollitt about her essay in Dissent magazine titled, "The Left Needs Free Speech."
Week In Politics: Biden Sends Troops To Afghanistan As Taliban Gains Ground
There are historic echoes both in the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the new census data.
U.S. State Department Is Still Hoping For Diplomatic Talks To Work With The Taliban
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with State Department spokesman Ned Price about the Taliban's rapid resurgence in Afghanistan. Nearly 3,000 U.S. troops are being sent there to provide the embassy security.