The United States will need to keep counterterrorism forces in Afghanistan until there is no insurgency left in the country, the top US general said on Wednesday, suggesting a far longer military presence even after more than 17 years of war.

“I think we will need to maintain a counterterrorism presence as long as an insurgency continues in Afghanistan,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford said during a congressional hearing.

In this episode of Mehwar, host Yaser Abrar discusses the topic with following panelists: 

•    Mirza Mohammad Yarmand, former deputy minister of interior 

•    Amanullah Paiman, former MP 

•    Lina Rozbih, a journalist