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#244 – Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East

Nov 28, 2021 · 2:49:20
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  • Robert Crews provides historical context on Afghanistan's geopolitical significance, examining pre-Taliban governance and regional power dynamics
  • Discusses how US intervention, Soviet involvement, and Pakistan's role shaped Taliban emergence and Taliban's relationship with bin Laden and Al-Qaeda
  • Analyzes Afghanistan's historical independence movements and resistance to foreign occupation, providing perspective on post-9/11 conflict

Guests on This Episode

BL
Bin Laden
1 podcast appearance
RA
Robert Crews: Afghanistan
1 podcast appearance

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