[uniacid]

I think the problem the US did was we announced we were leaving prior to doing any of that necessary work before we even announced or started to leave.

In hindsight I'm not sure why but it felt liked it was indeed a rushed effort, obviously started by the Trump admin and now Biden's admin, either way I think everyone is tired of the situation in general since it's not a society or place anyone will ever change unless we decide to stay there for a few centuries.

[shagie]

> unless we decide to stay there for a few centuries

And The Great Game continues. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_Game

https://www.loc.gov/ghe/cascade/index.html?appid=a0930b1f4e4... is also certainly looking at for the context too (nicely done presentation from the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division)

[Dma54rhs]

The (not anymore) secret talks with Taliban started under Obama already, but looks like in the end the Taliban smelled your weakness and saw the opportunity getting into power without listening what americans want from them.