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The Taliban’s Advance

Aug 10, 2021
Carlotta Gall, the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, shares her extensive experience reporting from Afghanistan as the Taliban rapidly seizes control of cities. She discusses the Taliban's strategic maneuvers and the fear they instill among locals with the re-enforcement of harsh Sharia law. Gall highlights the stark contrast between American optimism for the Afghan government and the grim reality on the ground. The conversation reveals the critical challenges facing Afghan forces and the aspirations of a people yearning for peace amid chaos.
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