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Foxtrot in Kandahar, Part 1: Snakes and Lightning | CIA

True Spies: Espionage | Investigation | Crime | Murder | Detective | Politics

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Building Alliances in Afghanistan

This chapter explores the initial interactions and evolving partnership between a SEAL team member and a key Afghan leader as they unite against the Taliban. As they navigate high-stakes military challenges, the narrative captures the urgency and unpredictability of preparations for a pivotal mission. Tension escalates with emotional farewells and logistical hurdles as the teams gear up for their deployment in hostile territory.

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