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Good, bad and ugly: the Taliban and Afghanistan
May 8, 2023
John Boone, who covers Afghanistan for The Economist, shares insights into the country's current humanitarian crisis, driven by the Taliban's return to power and the dire needs of 28 million people. Nicolas Pelham, the Middle East correspondent, highlights the complex resilience of Afghans, especially women grappling with oppression yet finding ways to push back. John Bleasdale discusses how mobile phones have reshaped cinema, especially impactful in genres like horror, showcasing their cultural significance over decades.
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