The Fall of Saigon and Kabul aren’t the Same
Saigon had a decently long interval for an orderly withdrawal. That is absolutely not the case with Kabul.
However, we make better use of history by understanding its unique context and circumstances rather than blindly slapping labels on events that don’t do justice to the present circumstances.
Sébastien Roblin holds a Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution from Georgetown University and served as a university instructor for the Peace Corps in China. He has also worked in education, editing, and refugee resettlement in France and the United States. He currently writes on security and military history for War Is Boring.
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