Tony Blair speaks on Afghanistan crisis

The transcript discusses the sentiment among world leaders to end engagement in Afghanistan after 20 years, highlighting the political pressures faced by President Biden, who inherited a challenging agreement from February 2020. It emphasizes the changing dynamics of engagement over the years and raises concerns about security threats posed by the Taliban's return to power, including the potential support for al Qaeda and the presence of ISIS.

What was one of the main reasons world leaders wanted to withdraw from Afghanistan?

• Due to financial and human costs

• To support the Taliban

• To increase military presence

• To expand Western interests

What political challenge did President Biden face regarding the Afghanistan agreement?

• He had to support the Taliban

• He was pressured to increase military funding

• He inherited a difficult agreement from February 2020

• He had to negotiate a new agreement

How did the engagement in Afghanistan change over the years?

• It was dramatically different from 10 years ago

• It became more intense

• It was completely withdrawn 10 years ago

• It remained the same as 20 years ago

What is a major concern about the Taliban's return to power?

• They will support Western interests

• They will provide support to al Qaeda

• They will reduce security risks

• They will improve Afghanistan's economy

Who are the only ones celebrating the decision to withdraw from Afghanistan?

• Groups hostile to Western interests

• International peace organizations

• Afghan civilians

• Western allies