Interview with former US Ambassador John Bolton on Afghanistan

The transcript discusses the implications of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan under the Biden administration, highlighting reputational damage and lack of consultation with NATO allies. It also touches on the potential weakening of NATO and the call for increased European defense capabilities, noting the disparity between rhetoric and resources.

What is the main concern regarding the Biden administration's decision to withdraw from Afghanistan?

• It was supported by all Western allies.

• It was done without consulting NATO allies.

• It improved the US's reputation globally.

• The decision was made too late.

How has public opinion in the United States shifted regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal?

• It has remained unchanged.

• It has become more supportive.

• It has turned against the decision.

• It has become indifferent.

What was a significant consequence of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan for NATO?

• Increased NATO's resources.

• Strengthened NATO's unity.

• Improved relations with the European Union.

• Led to calls for more European defense capabilities.

What has been a long-standing issue with the European Union's defense capabilities?

• They are more than the sum of their parts.

• They have abundant resources.

• They are often just rhetoric with few resources.

• They are fully independent from NATO.

What is the potential risk if NATO is weakened by the Afghanistan withdrawal?

• It will have no impact on global security.

• NATO will become more powerful.

• All will be worse off.

• All member countries will benefit.