568 | Jon Lee Anderson: Was Afghanistan the Graveyard of America's Empire?
The Realignment
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Reflections on Afghanistan: Lessons from War
This chapter examines the complexities of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan post-9/11, discussing the historical context of military interventions and the challenges of nation-building. The conversation highlights moral dilemmas, cultural misunderstandings, and the impacts of foreign policy decisions on Afghan society. By drawing parallels with previous conflicts, it critiques America's perceived role as a non-warlike nation and the lessons it struggles to learn from its past.
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