After a 20-year war, the United States has effectively ended its operations in Afghanistan with little fanfare.
In recent weeks, the Americans have quietly vacated their sprawling military bases in the nation, and without giving Afghan security forces prior notice.
What does this withdrawal look like on the ground?
Guest: Thomas Gibbons-Neff, a correspondent ... Show More
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