British Royal Marines exit a Chinook helicopter in south-eastern Afghanistan. UK Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Sir Nick Carter said the Taliban were 'very cunning, ruthless and innovative'. Getty
British Royal Marines exit a Chinook helicopter in south-eastern Afghanistan. UK Chief of the Defence Staff Gen Sir Nick Carter said the Taliban were 'very cunning, ruthless and innovative'. Getty

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UK army chief admits West failed to understand Afghanistan 'but were not defeated'

Current Taliban regime more moderate than predecessors, Gen Nick Carter suggests

Thomas Harding
Thomas Harding

November 10, 2021