Final U.S. Embassy Cable From Kabul Hints At Afghan President's Escape

Final U.S. Embassy Cable From Kabul Hints At Afghan President's Escape

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The transcript discusses a U.S. embassy cable from Kabul, revealing insights into the situation in Afghanistan before the Taliban entered Kabul. It highlights the awareness of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's potential departure and his comments suggesting continued efforts for Afghanistan, despite his subsequent flight.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the national security reporter mentioned in the transcript?

Sasha Ingber

Austin

Ashraf Ghani

Taliban Leader

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the document obtained by Sasha Ingber?

A classified document

A sensitive but unclassified document

A public announcement

A personal letter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the U.S. embassy cable suggest about President Ashraf Ghani?

He planned to negotiate with the U.S.

He might leave the country

He would join the Taliban

He would stay in Afghanistan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the document, what did Ghani's address on Saturday potentially indicate?

His commitment to stay

A peace treaty

His resignation

A new policy announcement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Ghani claim in his comments according to the document?

He would continue building Afghanistan

He would join the Taliban

He would seek asylum in the U.S.

He would leave Afghanistan