 What went wrong with the war in Afghanistan? The first line at an article at Military.com. It goes on, it's a question that scholars, policymakers, service members, veterans, and everyday Americans have debated over the course of the 20-year conflict. A discourse that picked up significantly after the chaotic and unsuccessful end to the war in 2021. Now a congressionally chartered commission is seeking definitive answers. The Afghanistan War Commission created by Congress shortly after the 2021 withdrawal.