How Long Can the Afghan Security Forces Last on Their Own? (Published 2021)
As the United States withdraws from Afghanistan, it leaves behind broken and battered Afghan security forces to defend the country from the Taliban and other threats.
Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/world/asia/afghanistan-security-forces.html
Until recently, Lieutenant Atash was in charge of several police outposts. One sold out to the Taliban. Another was overrun. At least 30 of his officers have abandoned their posts, he said.