Observer II Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 Being cynical again, most folk will be totally surprised by the US pull out from Afghanistan, which appears as an ignominious defeat, but could it be part of the deal, originated by the previous Trump regime, to end foreign entanglements, but with a business like twist ? Could the US - Taliban have agreed to US rights and access to Afghan mining concessions, including lithium, in return for their abrupt withdrawal ? Needless to say, China is no doubt circling to grab a stake in these valuable mineral resources, and ultimately monopolise the battery supply market for our EV future ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninearches Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I think it shows what a clever cat & mouse game the Taliban have been playing for the last 20 years. Would a right thinking government ,a super power, really abandon so much ordnance & be frightened of unilaterally extending the deadline to ensure an orderly withdrawal ? The Taliban takeover has been swift to say the least & maybe now lithium is up for sale to the highest bidder & the opium will be flowing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted September 16, 2021 Report Share Posted September 16, 2021 I remember the same shambles in Vietnam with a massive load of ordnance left for the Vietnamese armies or dumped at sea. https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/us-ditched-helicopters-withdrawal-vietnam-war.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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