The Taliban’s rapid advance has made clear that U.S. efforts to turn Afghanistan’s military into a robust, independent fighting force have failed, with its soldiers feeling abandoned by inept leaders. https://ift.tt/3iG0g6W https://ift.tt/3CPd8PY World New York Times August 12, 2021 at 08:00PMThe Afghan Military Was Built Over 20 Years. How Did It Collapse So Quickly?

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