Expressed. Hello and welcome to cross talk where all things are considered im Peter Lavelle after almost 2 decades of war and occupation American Military involvement in afghanistan appears to be winding down a deal with the taliban well see a bill majority of american troops leave while still allowing a sizable contingent to remain just what exactly is washingtons geo political interests to be in afghanistan will americas longest war ever end. Talking up to an extent im joined by my guess it is our guardian in kabul he is the director of center for development of peace studies in lake jackson we cross to Daniel Mcadams he is the executive director of the ron paul ince. For peace and prosperity and in boston we have max abrams he is a professor of Political Science and Northeastern University as well as author of rules for rebels the science of victory in militant history all right gentlemen cross talk rules in effect that means you can jump in anytime you want and i always appreciate