An exit wounds: America’s Afghanistan retreat

Ben Farmer, a seasoned reporter for The Economist based in Islamabad, shares his insights on the fallout from the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. He discusses the chaos as Afghan forces face escalating Taliban offensives, drawing parallels to the Soviet withdrawal in 1989. The mood among the Afghan populace is grim as they grapple with political turmoil and instability. Farmer also touches on the intersection of tradition and modernity in wedding customs across the globe, highlighting changing attitudes and the role of government in managing cultural practices.