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1. OFAC database says the Taliban is still a Specially Designated Global Terrorist org. That cuts the Taliban off from lawful banking commerce except by persons willing to risk US sanctions. #AfgTaliban is not presently listed as Foreign Terrorist Organization ("FTO"). 
2. #PakTaliban (#TPP) is a listed FTO and there are reports is embedded with #AfgTaliban that has become a front for it. If this established I would expect AfgTaliban to be listed. Who ever thought they were going to make money on this deal is likely to find they were mistaken.
3. I have been reviewing the propaganda battle for Kabul in retrospect and I'm starting to conclude much of what happened was disinformation driven. Clever theater. Lesson? Always kill the cell phones first. @DefenseIntel
1. What was actually required by #45's Taliban deal? Best I can tell they used the date on the agreement as the effective date. It begins with a guarantee complete withdrawal of "all foreign forces." That's not happening.
My analysis:
2/29/2020 Effective date; in 14 months all
My analysis:
2/29/2020 Effective date; in 14 months all
2. non-diplomatic US persons had to withdraw. That meant we agreed to get out by June 1, 2021.
After February 29, 2020 & by July 13, 2020 US & Coalition had to reduce force to 8,600 & withdraw from "five (5) military bases." I don't know for certain that included #Bagram
After February 29, 2020 & by July 13, 2020 US & Coalition had to reduce force to 8,600 & withdraw from "five (5) military bases." I don't know for certain that included #Bagram
3. but I can't imagine they meant five small bases in remote areas. I need to follow up to determine what if any bases were contemplated or closed in response to the clause.
The @POTUS #45 deal required US & Coalition to withdraw "all remaining forces . . . within 9.5 months."
The @POTUS #45 deal required US & Coalition to withdraw "all remaining forces . . . within 9.5 months."
