Aussies in Afghanistan

Aussies in Afghanistan

In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down the conflict in Afghanistan - the history, the role we played as Australians and the future of global politics with the Taliban in charge.


Bits and pieces mentioned:

Vox’s summary of Afghanistan conflict

The Brereton Report about war crimes in Afghanistan

Russia, China and Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan


This week, Tania recommended a video of PM Bob Hawke in 1989, emotionally responding to the Tiananmen Square protests in China and offering asylum to Chinese students. Vanessa recommended Afghanistan’s largest independent news agency, Pajhwok. It is available in English.

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