Interview with former US Ambassador John Bolton on Afghanistan

The transcript discusses the historical context of foreign interventions in Afghanistan, focusing on the Soviet withdrawal in 1989 and the subsequent American involvement. The US aimed to dismantle the Taliban and Al Qaeda, achieving partial success. The discussion highlights the challenges of nation-building and the primary goal of protecting America from terrorism, emphasizing the complexity of the mission and its ongoing repercussions.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?