The Return of the Taliban
Their comeback has taken twenty years, but it is a classic example of a successful guerrilla war of attrition.
via The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-return-of-the-taliban
In April, President Joe Biden announced his intention to carry on with the withdrawal, and pull out forces by September 11th. However much he says that he does “not regret” his decision, his Presidency will be held responsible for whatever happens in Afghanistan now, and the key words that will forever be associated with the long American sojourn there will include hubris, ignorance, inevitability, betrayal, and failure.