In recent weeks, Americans have watched in horror as the Taliban overran Afghanistan. The scenes from Kabul have alarmed the nation, and the Biden Administration has denied responsibility while allowing the crisis to spiral out of control. In the midst of the chaos, decision makers must be clear about how these events came about, how they will impact U.S. national security, and what America’s options are for securing its interests moving forward.

Policy professionals won’t want to miss this 30-minute Policy Pulse as Heritage’s leading foreign policy minds respond to the fall of Afghanistan and break down the critical steps that must be taken in the aftermath.