What happens after the U.S. completely withdraws from Afghanistan? I think in the Pech and its tributaries, we’re already well into the post-withdrawal phase. So I think for the Pech and its tributaries, the post-2021 future is already happening. How does this bode for the U.S. counterterrorism strategy in the region? This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.

Source: New York Times April 16, 2021 12:11 UTC