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April 2025
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The Situation in Afghanistan and America’s Interests in the Region

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The Situation in Afghanistan and America’s Interests in the Region

Past Event
Hudson Institute
April 21, 2025
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Military vehicles parade to celebrate the third anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in Bagram, Afghanistan, on August 14, 2024. (Getty Images)
21
April 2025
Past Event

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Inquiries: [email protected].

Speakers:
Jack Keane
Gen. John M. Keane

United States Army, Retired

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Ali Nazary

Head of External Affairs, National Resistance Front of Afghanistan

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Lisa Curtis

Director, Indo-Pacific Security Program

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Luke Coffey

Senior Fellow, Center on Europe and Eurasia

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More than three and a half years after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan, the Afghan people and the broader region continue to suffer the consequences. The US withdrawal enabled the resurgence of transnational terrorist groups, emboldened America’s adversaries, and raised doubts among US partners about Washington’s long-term commitments.

As the security situation in Afghanistan deteriorates, the Trump administration should reassess America’s approach to the country and US strategic posture in the region. At Hudson, General Jack Keane (Ret.) will deliver a keynote address. Then a panel of experts will discuss the future of Afghanistan and US interests in South and Central Asia.

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