Economist Podcasts Undercut a deal: the threat to Afghan peace
Nov 20, 2020
Daniel Knowles, an international correspondent in Kabul, discusses the precarious state of the Afghan peace process amid the Taliban's growing control. He highlights the tensions arising from the U.S. troop withdrawal and its implications for stability in the region. Meanwhile, Tamsin Booth examines the booming food delivery industry, focusing on DoorDash's upcoming IPO and the pandemic's shift in consumer habits. She also addresses the ethical concerns for gig workers in this rapidly changing market.
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Withdrawal Concerns
- America's rapid troop withdrawal from Afghanistan worries officials like Mitch McConnell.
- They believe it could empower the Taliban and undermine peace talks.
Kabul's State
- Daniel Knowles describes Kabul as feeling normal in the center.
- However, the city's outskirts face Taliban roadblocks and nighttime shooting.
Slow Progress
- Peace talks in Doha between the Afghan government and the Taliban have not made much progress.
- They are stuck on secondary issues, with core governance discussions pending.