The Deteriorating Situation in Afghanistan: Expertise from the Wilson Center

Recent days have witnessed the rapid collapse of the Afghan military and the resignation of its government, with the Taliban returning to national power after nearly two decades of conflict.

American diplomats and development officials are being evacuated from Kabul by the U.S. military, and thousands of Afghans are attempting to flee.

Experts from the Wilson Center—rated best in the world for regional studies for several years—examine the implications of what is unfolding for Afghanistan, its people, the region, and the United States.

Additional Resources

• Visit our new initiative exploring the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Hindsight Up Front.
• Watch strategic discussions we have hosted in recent weeks with former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster as well as former CIA Director David Petraeus and former MI-6 Chief Sir John Scarlett.
• Learn more with the Wilson Center videos on Why Afghanistan Still Matters and the implications of the return of Taliban rule.