The Afghan forces in most of the fallen cities did not crumble, they simply vanished. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content A majority of the Afghan forces surrendered without a fight and were often spared by the Taliban. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Western powers must realize that change and progress cannot be imposed from without, but must instead come from within.

Source: National Post August 17, 2021 14:37 UTC