Q&A
August 17, 2021
SPIA Reacts: Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan
The Taliban stormed Kabul on Sunday, stealing control of Afghanistan from the Afghan government. Now, Afghans and Americans present in the country are trying to flee the violence and chaos, as the United States sends more military troops to ensure their safe exits.
Just a few weeks shy of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the takeover is a significant blow to the American military members, and their families, who died fighting to prevent additional terrorist attacks and build a democratic Afghan government. What’s next for the country and foreign relations remains uncertain.
We discussed the situation and its global implications with experts from the…
