Putin called it correctly in 2003 as did DJT. The biggest failure of our policy, after commitment of course, was the illegal deposing of Trump. Given another six months, Trump would have brought peace with honor to Afghanistan as well as Iraq. Insurrectionist coups have consequences.
(Tagline since Nov. 2000. Never saw a reason to change it and it's more relevant today than ever. Learn it, love it, live it.)