Dramatic scenes out of Afghanistan as the civilian population attempted to flee ahead of the Taliban’s retaking of the nation’s capital, Kabul. While many feel a sad inevitability about the return of the Taliban to power and thousands have been exfiltrated, fears remain for those who were left behind.

To help us understand the situation, the situation as it existed before the withdrawal and the failures of nations like Australia in protecting Afghanis who supported our troops, Sean was joined by author and former ADF member, Keith McArdle, on The Daily.