Tom Stevenson · We were doing well when I left: America's Afghanistan Delusion

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Tom Stevenson reflects on the US's involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq, highlighting the complexities and challenges faced by American policy in the region. His insights are shaped by his experiences within the CIA and as an adviser during critical periods.

From the CIA he made his way to the staff of Douglas Lute, adviser on Iraq and Afghanistan to both George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Between 2007 ...