Biden Wanted to Leave Afghanistan. He Knew the Risks

I think leaving was inevitable. 20 more years wouldn't have changed anything. But it could have been more organized, not everyone is basically kicked out with a bang.

Many countries trip over themselves to start diplomatic relations to curb influence from other powers. The US and EU will quickly start foreign aid to stop China from exerting influence.

After extending the original May deadline (for what reason?) and then underestimating the enemy and allowing the entire takeover in Afghanistan whilst also sitting there 'stunned' and doing nothing about it, isn't it too late for 'a plan' given all the time he had to think about it?

Might as well collect your belongings and leave Afghanistan in shame.

After that deadline extension, there is no pointing fingers at anyone else; it's on him this time. Unless you want to go back to how this 20 year war started in the first place with him and others voting for it?

Some key points, for those who can't get past the paywall: This article discusses how Biden was warned by his top military generals and US intelligence of the risks of a complete withdrawal, and was asked by some to maintain a small presence of US troops to maintain stability and allow diplomacy to continue. With the exit turning into a foreign policy disaster, many including officials of former administration, are criticizing Biden by noting that this was predictable and that not planning for it was a mistake. However, Biden was staunchly committed to pulling troops out of Afghanistan, a position he has held for a long time, dating back to his vice presidency. Some current and former administration officials have noted that Biden felt the Afghanistan government was corrupt and had squandered billions in aid, and that Biden preferred to reorient America towards more pressing international matters, including competition with China, and domestic issues including infrastructure and battling Covid.