Concluding the Mission: US Army Special Forces' Departure from Afghanistan
In a recent episode of the Irregular Warfare Podcast, the hosts Abigail Gage and Shawna Sinnott delve into the critical role of Army Special Forces, also known as Green Berets, in preserving stability in Afghanistan since 2015.
The podcast, accessible below and on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, and your favourite podcast app, features a journalist who lived and reported from Afghanistan for five years and a seasoned US Army Special Forces officer with over seventy months in-country.
Colonel Brad Moses, a US Army Special Forces officer with nearly two decades of operational experience, serves as one of the guests. He commanded the 3rd Special Forces Group from 2016 to 2018 and most recently served as the deputy chief of staff for strategy and policy in Afghanistan.
The episode argues that the media, the military, and policymakers have a responsibility to build a detailed understanding of conflicts such as the one in Afghanistan. These soldiers, working closely with Afghan commandos and government partners, have been instrumental in maintaining stability in the country.
The departure of US Army Special Forces soldiers this summer could leave a concerning void in the security and functionality of Afghanistan. On a related note, discussions about the US government regaining control of the strategic Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan are ongoing, with the aim of reestablishing a military presence and maintaining strategic advantage. The base's proximity to Chinese nuclear facilities adds significant importance to this move.
Jessica Donati, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and the author of the new book, Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War, is not directly mentioned in this context, but her work undoubtedly provides valuable insights into the world of Army Special Forces and their operations in Afghanistan.
The Irregular Warfare Podcast is a product of the Irregular Warfare Initiative, a collaboration between the Irregular Warfare Initiative and Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scholars and practitioners to support the community of irregular warfare professionals.
US Army Special Forces units have been operating in Afghanistan since around 2015. For a deeper understanding of their role and the challenges they face, tune into the Irregular Warfare Podcast. You can also follow them on Twitter.
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