Mike Pompeo Reportedly Declines To Sign Afghan Peace Agreement

The transcript discusses U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's decision not to sign an Afghan peace agreement, highlighting ongoing doubts among U.S. officials. It details the agreement reached between the U.S. and the Taliban, which includes the withdrawal of 5000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan, contingent on the Taliban meeting certain conditions. Concerns are raised by the Afghan government and former U.S. diplomats about the potential risks of the deal, including the possibility of a return to civil war.

What was the stance of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo regarding the Afghan peace agreement?

• He declined to sign the agreement.

• He signed the agreement.

• He was unaware of the agreement.

• He fully supported the agreement.

Who announced that the U.S. and the Taliban had reached an agreement in principle?

• Zalmay Khalilzad

• Donald Trump

• Mike Pompeo

• The Afghan government

What is one of the key terms of the Afghan peace agreement?

• Immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops

• Withdrawal of 5000 U.S. troops over 135 days

• Increase in U.S. military presence

• No change in troop levels

What condition must the Taliban meet for the U.S. troop withdrawal to proceed?

• They must sign a new agreement.

• They must meet certain conditions outlined in the draft agreement.

• They must surrender to the Afghan government.

• They must leave Afghanistan.

What concern did the Afghan government and former U.S. diplomats express about the peace agreement?

• It would lead to economic prosperity.

• It would strengthen the Taliban's power.

• It would have no impact on Afghanistan.

• It might result in a return to civil war.