https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/c70ea57016bc55345dd55d6cb8631468.png b1899dd0ee06403d06f467bcd7521673 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GMU and Afghanistan Withdrawal Subject The topic of the resource War/GMU Description An account of the resource 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jessica Jones Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GMU Antonin Scalia Law School Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available GMU Antonin Scalia Law School Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brian Lee, HIST 390, Spring 2025 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource GMU Antonin Scalia Law School Language A language of the resource English