Context: As the US withdraws troops from Afghanistan, developments in the country will raise security concerns beyond South Asia.
Background: The US has announced that the Afghan War will end by September 11, having seized the Doha agreement as an opportunity.
Possibilities of re-engagement of the US in Afghanistan: Implying that a US’s shadow presence will remain.
Conclusion: While the UN-led peace process is expected to be slow, the chaos would create more ungoverned spaces strengthening the terror infrastructure and will continue to have security implications for the region.