America Evacuation from Afghanistan
The Taliban and the US have agreed on a deadline of 31 August for the US and allied forces to evacuate from Afghanistan.

During this time, the Taliban cooperated with the US to ensure a safe passage for the authorized people to travel to the airpor, which is under the control of the US.

The US has requested for an extension of the deadline beyond 31 August. 

The Taliban has rejected this request. 

This is probably an negotiating position. Maybe there will be some agreement reached to extend the deadline. 

The Taliban wants to get some concession from the US. Maybe they want the Afghan assets that are frozen in America to be released. 

What will happen after 31 August, if there is no agreement reached on the extension and the US is not able to complete the evacuation then?

I expect the Taliban will put some form of pressure, but will not use military means. They do not want to give an excuse for the US military to attack them.

Here is a view from the Asia Times.

Do you agree?

Tan  Kin Lian

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