Interview with former US Ambassador John Bolton on Afghanistan

The transcript discusses the withdrawal from Afghanistan, highlighting the perceived readiness of the Afghan army and the misconceptions about their role in America's defense strategy. It explains that the real defense was a small military presence and intelligence operations. The decision to withdraw was influenced by the desire to end endless wars, despite concerns about the persistence of terrorist ideologies.

Why might the Afghan army not have been seen as America's frontline of defense?

What was the concern regarding the ideology of terrorists after 20 years?