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The U.S. military is accelerating its withdrawal from Afghanistan, with the Taliban already seizing dozens of districts. The hosts express cynicism regarding the 20-year occupation, suggesting the primary interest remains the protection of poppy fields rather than regional stability.
Afghanistan Luxury Hotel Attack, New York Times Coverage
The New York Times featured prominent coverage of an insurgent attack on a luxury hotel in Kabul. The hosts suggest this reporting is being used to justify maintaining high troop levels in Afghanistan and deflating hopes for a significant drawdown.
