David Kilculen's Analysis Of Donald Trump's New Afghanistan Strategy Speech
Channel: Left Side Krew
Date: 22/08/2017

Nearly 16 years after the US-led invasion — a response to the September 11 attacks, which were planned by Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden from Afghanistan — the country is still struggling with weak central government and a Taliban insurgency.

Mr Trump said he shared the frustration of the American people who were "weary of war without victory", but a hasty withdrawal would create a vacuum for groups like Islamic State and Al Qaeda to fill.

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