• Afghan civilians

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    Here are some insights from various experts regarding Afghan civilians:

    1. Tribal Society and Democracy: discussed on the how Afghanistan's tribal nature complicates its understanding and implementation of democracy. He noted that while democracy might find some success in Kabul, it's unsustainable in remote areas disconnected from the capital, leading to a likely return to tribalism 1.

    2. Relationship Building: On the , highlighted the importance of relationships built over years when working with Afghan nationals, including interpreters and commandos who have collaborated with U.S. forces for as long as 20 years 2.

    3. Evacuation and Casualties: Various discussions addressed the challenges and tragedies during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. on discussed the high number of Afghan civilian casualties during evacuation efforts and the tragedy of the situation as U.S. forces tried to balance the mission's dangers with the need to protect lives 3.

    4. Dire Situation Post-Withdrawal: on his podcast painted a grim picture of the aftermath, explaining how Afghan civilians faced escalating threats from Taliban, ISIS, and al Qaeda post-U.S. withdrawal. He criticized the U.S. administration for leaving thousands of allies and civilians at risk 4 5.

    5. Historical Context and Future Challenges: on examined the long-term implications, noting how deep-rooted issues from past conflicts continue to affect current Afghan stability, and how the withdrawal of foreign support exacerbates the situation 6.

    6. Risk Management in Military Operations: discussed strategic risk management during his tenure in Afghanistan, emphasizing that excessive use of force and civilian casualties could erode local support, which was crucial for mission success 7.

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