The United States pulled out because there is bipartisan political consensus in Washington that further presence does not serve its interests. Attributing the humbling exit to the Biden administration's misjudgement energises the domestic political debate in the United States. Afghans are not extras in this film, and blaming the United States is not going to help them. This means Pakistan, Russia, Turkey and above all, China. Leaving Afghanistan today allows the United States to employ its resources in the strategic contest against China.

Source: Mint August 16, 2021 07:07 UTC