SpyTalk The Human Factor
Aug 26, 2021
Former CIA operations official William Murray discusses the loss of the agency's spy base in Kabul. Africa expert Jacob Zenn assesses the impact of the Taliban-Al Qaeda triumph on militants across the continent. The collapse of the Afghan military and government, the implications of the Taliban takeover in Africa, and the challenges of US counter-insurgency efforts in the region are explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Collapse of the Afghan Military and Government
02:01 • 20min
Stockpiles of Weapons and Concerns of Misuse in Afghanistan
22:25 • 2min
Insights on Intelligence Agencies and the 'Human Factor'
24:45 • 2min
Implications of the Taliban Takeover in Africa
26:46 • 7min
Challenges and Limitations of US Counter-Insurgency Efforts in Africa
33:18 • 11min
Chinese Influence and the Potential Naval Base in Africa
44:04 • 2min