US and NATO Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Implications for the Region and Beyond
Malcolm Chalmers and Nick Reynolds
13 July 20215 Minute Watch
As the US and its allies complete their withdrawal from Afghanistan, RUSI experts give their assessment on the likely impact on the region and international security.
On 8 July, President Joe Biden declared that the US military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on 31 August 2021. Are we now finally seeing an end to America’s longest war?
Professor Malcolm Chalmers, RUSI’s Deputy Director General, analyses the drawdown in the context of the 'War on Terror' strategy, while Research Analyst Nick Reynolds worries about the prospects for Afghanistan itself.
FEATURED EXPERTS
Malcolm Chalmers
Deputy Director General
Senior Management
Nick Reynolds
Research Fellow, Land Warfare
Military Sciences
