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Kabul: The tumultuous exit of the United States from Afghanistan, frequently labeled a “strategic failure,” has been a recurring point of contention in the U.S. House of Representatives. Yet, recent developments reveal that the House’s Committee on Foreign Affairs will convene its next session to address this issue, featuring insights from two retired generals.
Surprisingly, on Tuesday, March 5th, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs announced its intention to hold a session titled “Strategic Failure: Evaluating Biden’s Withdrawal, the Role of American Generals, and Taliban Ascendancy,” slated for March 19th of the current year.
General Mark Milley, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and Kent Frank McKenzie, former commander of CENTCOM, are the two retired generals slated to provide insights into America’s tumultuous exit from Afghanistan at the March nineteenth session.
The previous session of this committee featured Zalmay Khalilzad, a diplomat and the United States Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation, renowned as the architect of the Doha Agreement.
It is worth noting that the United States forces, leading an international coalition, began withdrawing from Afghanistan following the signing of the Doha Agreement in 2020. However, from August 15 to the end of August 2021, this process intensified in a manner described as “disorderly and chaotic.”
The planned session reflects the gravity of the situation, with experts and former military leaders expected to shed light on the complexities surrounding America’s exit strategy and the resurgence of Taliban control.
As the world watches closely, this congressional session signifies a critical juncture in understanding the implications and repercussions of America’s hasty departure from Afghanistan.
