
S4 Episode 5 - "We Can Live With That"
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Aftermath of Soviet Withdrawal: Rise of Warlords and the Emergence of the Taliban
This chapter explores the aftermath of the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan and how it led to the rise of warlords and ultimately the emergence of the Taliban. It discusses the challenges faced by Afghan President Najibullah's government and the predictions made by the American special envoy regarding the potential consequences of the Mujahideen capturing Kabul.
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