Join Ben Farmer, an Afghanistan and Pakistan expert for The Economist, and Stephanie Studer, a China correspondent, as they delve into America's hasty troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and its repercussions on Taliban activity and Afghan forces. They explore chilling historical parallels and political challenges in Afghanistan. Additionally, the podcast touches on China's wedding traditions, examining how playful customs clash with government regulations. Plus, the guests discuss the complexities of memory in eyewitness testimony and its implications for justice.