Scott Worden on the Afghan Peace Process and U.S. Withdrawal

June 01, 2021 00:09:22
Scott Worden on the Afghan Peace Process and U.S. Withdrawal
On Peace
Scott Worden on the Afghan Peace Process and U.S. Withdrawal

Jun 01 2021 | 00:09:22

/

Show Notes

Troop withdrawal is ahead of schedule, but that’s “proving to be bad news for the overall political situation … and a setback for peace talks,” says USIP’s Scott Worden. While it seems likely that fighting will ramp up, if another military stalemate occurs there could be “a ripe opportunity for talks.”

  After a brief hiatus, On Peace is available again on a weekly basis. Explore more episodes: https://www.usip.org/on-peace

Other Episodes

Episode

December 04, 2023 00:10:30
Episode Cover

Gordon Peake on COP28 and Climate Financing

As COP28 continues, it’s estimated that the world needs to invest $5.9 trillion to stave off climate change. “The big question now is …...

Listen

Episode

June 07, 2021 00:10:54
Episode Cover

Sarhang Hamasaeed on Iraq’s Progress and Problems

With pivotal elections scheduled for October, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says Iraqis “want democracy, they’re fighting for it with their lives.” Meanwhile, Iraq is still...

Listen

Episode

May 07, 2024 00:09:02
Episode Cover

Dean Cheng on China’s New Military Force

China’s military structure is not prone to change. But in a shocking move, Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently established a new military entity focused...

Listen