Anniversary of the last American soldier’s departure from Afghanistan

Chris Donahue, the last American soldier, exited Afghanistan on August 31, 2021, marking the end of the 20-year presence of foreign forces in Afghanistan.

The withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan was one of the four main components of the Doha Agreement, which mandated the complete withdrawal of foreign troops, including American military personnel.

The military withdrawal program facilitated the Taliban’s rapid advance in 2021, culminating in their entry into Kabul on August 15...