When: Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. EST
Online only: https://www.brookings.edu/events/the-biden-presidency-and-the-future-of-americas-forever-wars
What: On November 17, outgoing President Trump announced his intention to withdraw all but 2,500 troops from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Opponents of the move believe it will destabilize these countries, while others support withdrawing troops but believe it does not go far enough to end these wars.
No matter what happens in the waning days of the Trump presidency, the Biden administration will face many difficult questions concerning the future of America’s “forever wars.” Uncertainty over intra-Afghan peace talks, as well as America’s appetite for sustained military commitments, highlights an urgent set of decision points that await President-elect Biden and his administration.
On November 24, in partnership with the Charles Koch Institute, Foreign Policy at Brookings will host a discussion with foreign policy scholars on the future of U.S. foreign policy, war in the broader Middle East, and other issues facing the new administration. Following their discussion, the panel will take questions from the audience.
This webinar is part of a series of events on America’s role in the world, co-hosted by the Brookings Institution and Charles Koch Institute. To join the mailing list and learn more about this series, please sign up here.
Viewers can submit questions by emailing events@brookings.edu or via Twitter by using the hashtag #ForeignPolicy2021.