I'm confident that many have learned the lessons of Afghanistan
One reason the Taliban took over was after the soviets withdrew, so did we.
"Just let them kill each other" is a common cry.
What some people don't seem to understand is the world is a very small place and getting smaller every day. And groups like Al-Qaida thrive in the dark disconnected place of the world. that would be ok except they don't stay there.
Agreed. See #15.