Daily Memo: Afghanistan Is Falling

Russia is bracing for spillover violence while China will urge a rethink of the U.S. withdrawal.

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Escape from Afghanistan. Cities in Afghanistan are falling like dominoes, with the Taliban taking another eight provincial capitals in the past six days. The Afghan government appears less than thrilled with its position, reportedly asking India for robust air force support. At a summit in Doha featuring officials from the U.S., China, Russia and Pakistan, […]

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