Stevenson’s army, August 18

– Somebody is leaking intelligence reports showing that the IC warned of Afghan weaknesses.

– Others are describing the slow and confused process of planning withdrawal.

– The Special Inspector General has released a big “I told you so report” about problems with US assistance.

– Democratic chairmen plan hearings.

– Other Democrats join the chorus of criticism.

– Administration seizes Afghan accounts.

– Eliot Cohen reflects on his Afghanistan experiences.

– This analysis explains Taliban’s soft power offensive.

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