![Abu Dhabi - June 19, 2008: United States Ambassador to Iraq, Ryan Crocker, at the United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Crocker was appointed Ambassador to Iraq in March of 2007. Lauren Lancaster / The National? *** Local Caption *** LL_US_IraqAmb_RyanCrocker003.jpgna23 ambassador.jpg](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/DOKGZPJ22YK3Q376NEQYOFPOHM.jpg?smart=true&auth=4eb166ac7e26e22eccc1a57ee7c01c0b6226772434093aea80bf417e8f8ab85d&width=400&height=225)
Ryan Crocker served as ambassador to several countries, including Afghanistan. Lauren Lancaster / The National
Ryan Crocker served as ambassador to several countries, including Afghanistan. Lauren Lancaster / The National
Ryan Crocker: Afghanistan is a 'problem from hell' with no good remaining options
'Biden inherited a very bad hand from Trump and then made it worse,' veteran US diplomat tells 'The National'