GMU and Afghanistan Withdrawal
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Title
GMU and Afghanistan Withdrawal
Subject
War/GMU
Description
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 prompted discussions at George Mason University, particularly among faculty and students involved in international relations, military studies, and conflict resolution. Professors from the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution analyzed the implications of the withdrawal, including its impact on global security, U.S. foreign policy, and Afghan civilians.
For veterans and military-affiliated students, the withdrawal was a significant moment, leading GMU to provide additional support through its Office of Military Services and Military, Veterans, and Family Initiative (MVFI). The university offered counseling and academic resources to help students process the end of the 20-year war, especially for those who had served or had personal connections to the conflict. The event also sparked broader discussions on the lessons learned from U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.
For veterans and military-affiliated students, the withdrawal was a significant moment, leading GMU to provide additional support through its Office of Military Services and Military, Veterans, and Family Initiative (MVFI). The university offered counseling and academic resources to help students process the end of the 20-year war, especially for those who had served or had personal connections to the conflict. The event also sparked broader discussions on the lessons learned from U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.
Creator
Jessica Jones
Source
GMU Antonin Scalia Law School
Publisher
GMU Antonin Scalia Law School
Date
2021
Contributor
Brian Lee, HIST 390, Spring 2025
Rights
GMU Antonin Scalia Law School
Language
English
Files
Citation
Jessica Jones, “GMU and Afghanistan Withdrawal,” Mason History, accessed July 28, 2025, https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/items/show/115.