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Cato Weekly Podcast • August 16, 2021 

# What Should the U.S. Do for Afghan Refugees? 

In the immediate wake of U.S. departure from Afghanistan and the rapid collapse of the government there, the U.S. owes *something* to the people who helped sustain this ill-fated war. Alex Nowrasteh details some history and offers ideas for the future.

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##### [Alex Nowrasteh](/people/alex-nowrasteh)

Senior Vice President for Policy, Cato Institute

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##### [Caleb O. Brown](/people/caleb-o-brown)

Former Director of Multimedia, Host and Executive Producer, *Cato Daily Podcast*, Cato Institute