The State Department released an unclassified version of its "After Action Review" report on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. The report faults both the Trump and Biden administrations for insufficient planning, lack of clear communication, and decision-making. It highlights challenges such as backlogs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and a staff transition at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. The report also mentions that insufficient senior-level consideration of worst-case scenarios and unclear decisions intensified the challenges and confusion faced by personnel on the ground. The report makes recommendations to strengthen crisis preparedness and response capabilities. The full report was redacted, leading to criticism from some lawmakers.

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