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What were the circumstances that led to this Taliban takeover and what does this mean for the people of Afghanistan and the international community?

International Studies Professor Renato de Castro joins us on #NewDay | LIVE bit.ly/3sshrfi

Prof. De Castro on the situation in Afghanistan: It began as early as 2011 during the Obama administration, when US realized there's no point in continuing support for the Kabul regime

Prof. De Castro: President Joe Biden simply accelerated everything when he would withdraw US forces without any condition at all

Prof. De Castro: There is simply no point in being in the civil war. President Biden made the right choice to cut it clean. What's the point of fighting for a regime without the willingness to fight for its own survival?

Prof. De Castro on the situation in Afghanistan: This is not surprising. This is the essence of the Doha accord

Prof. De Castro on withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan: The Biden administration would have to suffer backlash, but during the speech, he said, 'the buck stops here.' He would not pass this on to his successor

Prof. De Castro on Taliban in Afghanistan: Let's hope and assume that after 20 years, they have changed. Let's give them a chance and benefit of the doubt

Prof. De Castro: Let's see the steps of the Taliban. We have to measure their behavior in three possible policies: Their policies regarding inclusivity, human rights, and women's rights in the next few months

Prof. De Castro: My bet is the Taliban has learned their lesson after...realizing their country has suffered a lot from almost 40 years of civil war