Learn about the history of Afghanistan since the US invasion of 2001. It's Game of Thrones with Kalashnikovs.
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Let's Talk About Trump's Afghanistan Decision
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In this episode I discuss Trump's decision to extend the Afghan conflict. I explain why I think it is a bad idea to continue the war and provide some examples. This isn't a standard episode, but I hope you all enjoy it.Kyle Reynolds által
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Extrajudicial Killings: Your Tax Money at Work
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What does it cost to be friends with warlords?Kyle Reynolds által
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Episode 5: General Raziq's Origin and the MOAB
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I discuss the environment that created Kandahar's Provincial Chief of Police Abdul Raziq Achekzai. In the news segment, I discuss the implications of the MOAB, reference Hamid Karzai, and discuss the tragedy in Mazar-e Sharif.Kyle Reynolds által
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Episode 4: Deteriorating Morale
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Morale continues to deteriorate among Afghan security forces as the Taliban make gains in the country. Why?Kyle Reynolds által
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Green and White Episode 3: Rahimullah Khan
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Matiullah Khan was dead. His brother, Rahimullah, was not made police chief and caused the security situation in Uruzgan to collapse.Kyle Reynolds által
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Green and White Episode 2: Matiullah Khan and Private Militias
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Matiullah Khan used his uncle's private militia to provide security on the road from Kandahar to Tarin Kot, but why would international forces prop up a warlord?Kyle Reynolds által
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Green and White Episode 1: Jan Mohammad Khan
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Jan Mohammad Khan fought against the Soviets in the 1980s and his connections to Hamid Karzai earned him the governorship of Uruzgan Province. He used his position to kill his enemies, but in Afghanistan revenge has a way of coming back around.Kyle Reynolds által
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