RealClear Defense presents Hot Wash

Saigon vs Kabul: Political and Geopolitical Consequences with Andrew Busch

Episode Summary

On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with RealClearDefense contributor Andrew Busch. He is the Crown Professor of Government at Claremont Mckenna College and co-author of “Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American Politics”. His recent commentary for RealClearDefense is titled “The Consequences of Failure: The Politics of Saigon and Kabul”. Was Kabul another Saigon? What are the near term political consequences for President Biden and what are the long term geopolitical consequences? Will abandoning our allies in Afghanistan embolden our adversaries around the world? Be sure to subscribe to “Hot Wash” and not miss an episode.

Episode Notes

“The Consequences of Failure: The Politics of Saigon and Kabul” Commentary by Andrew Busch on RealClearDefense

Read the RealClear Opinion Research survey on US attitudes toward the military.

Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security,