Mr. Rotgen, in Afghanistan, what will be lost in a few days Armed forces And where Western aid has been established for decades?
This play will be released soon. It’s not that far yet. Out of responsibility for our own security and responsibility for the majority of people in Afghanistan, we have a responsibility to prevent this development.America president Joe Biden He still has to control the first major foreign policy disaster, which was his wrong decision to order the rapid withdrawal of American troops without consulting with allies.
This means that he will have to revise his decision to withdraw?
this means, Taliban In autumn, when the winter weather comes, conquer the country’s important cities, possibly Kabul. It has always been clear that the Taliban can establish their position in rural areas and detain them there. However, if a larger place now falls into the hands of the Taliban, they may conquer the entire country, and Afghanistan will no longer have the prospect of a politically inclusive solution.
But will this only save time in the next winter?
This will enable the Taliban to know clearly that they will not go against the will of the majority of Afghan people, especially the will of the non-Pashtun groups, and against the will of the international community, to seize power by military means alone. The Taliban were given the opportunity to participate in the future political settlement of Afghanistan. They must not be allowed to create one-sided military facts now.
Do you think the Bundeswehr must also participate in military intervention to stop the Taliban?
I think this is due to our own frustration. If the Islamic terrorist network Al Qaeda and the Taliban regain a foothold in Afghanistan, then our security in Europe may be more threatened than the United States. Our responsibility also stems from the fact that we should not let the fruits of our reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan disappear after 20 years. Therefore, if Europeans, including Germans, have the military capabilities that are needed now, then we should provide them. At present, the main concern is obviously to prevent the Taliban from advancing through air strikes, and the Americans have already begun to do so.
