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The Afghan Eye is an independent, Afghan-led platform dedicated to Afghans reclaiming and leading the discussion on Afghanistan. We critique and provide a counter-narrative to all issues Afghan.
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Interview with my younger bro, Adel. We discuss the inspiration for this podcast, the intent of what I would like for the podcast to do, and have an open, honest conversation discussing life...And how it is complicated further by of course, being Afghan.
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Wo eine alte Weltordnung zu Ende war, beginnt die dritte Staffel von „Killed in Action“: bei 9/11. Welche Fehler passierten im Chaos der bis dahin einmaligen Situation vom 11. September 2001? Wie erlebten die Beteiligten diese Zeit und wie blicken sie heute darauf zurück, nach der erneuten Machtübernahme der Taliban? Christoph Heinzle und Kai Küstner gehen in „Killed in Action - Mission ohne Ziel“ zurück zu den Anfängen. Sie werfen einen Blick auf die frühen Entscheidungen, darunter auch jen ...
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من عیان استم ده کابل افغانستان زندگی می کنم و اینجه یگان گپای افغانی و وطنی خوبش میگیم که کمی سات تان تیر شوه و دق نیارین بخیر......... I am ayan i live in kabul,Afghanistan Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ayanuddin/support
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Zaynab è la storia di una calciatrice in fuga dall’Afghanistan dei talebani, e del tentativo più o meno riuscito di documentare il suo viaggio verso il Pakistan. Zaynab è un podcast di Internazionale scritto e narrato da Stefano Liberti. Direzione creativa e montaggio di Jonathan Zenti, produzione di Stefano Liberti, Mario Poeta e Amedeo Berta. Story editing di Chiara Nielsen e Jonathan Zenti. Traduzioni di Eli Ehsani, voci di Natalie Norma Fella e Sandro Pivotti. Musiche di Tommaso Colliva ...
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This is a podcast about life in America as an American-Afghan. I openly talk about my own life, topics related to the dual culture, American lifestyle, Afghan family life, taboo topics that Afghans don’t discuss but need to start, interviews with notable Afghans doing great things and much more. Please subscribe and leave a comment on Apple a Podcast, it would mean the world to me! Is there a topic you think is important? Let me know! Stay in touch with me and follow me on Instagram: @realam ...
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Hør stemmene til norske soldater når de forteller sine historier – om landet de kjempet i, fienden de møtte og kampene de stod i – tjue år med ørkenkrig. En serie om våre soldater og våre historier. Historien om: Afghanistan – en podkastserie fra Forsvaret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The speed of the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan in August 2021 took the world by surprise. Now there is uncertainty and fear among many Afghans - what will Taliban rule look like? What will become of their country? The Taliban took control of Kabul just weeks before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the event that led to the US invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 and the Taliban’s fall. It was hoped this would be a new beginning, bringing peace to a country that had known nothing but war ...
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Thomas Ruttig is a co-founder of the Afghanistan Analysts Network. He has worked on and in Afghanistan since he graduated in Afghan Studies from Humboldt University, Berlin in 1985: as an East German (GDR) diplomat, including at the GDR Embassy in Kabul (1985-89), as political affairs officer for two United Nations missions in Afghanistan (2000-200…
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Thomas Ruttig is a co-founder of the Afghanistan Analysts Network. He has worked on and in Afghanistan since he graduated in Afghan Studies from Humboldt University, Berlin in 1985: as an East German (GDR) diplomat, including at the GDR Embassy in Kabul (1985-89), as political affairs officer for two United Nations missions in Afghanistan (2000-200…
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Fereshta Abbasi is the Afghanistan Researcher at Human Rights Watch and a Chevening Scholar. Born a refugee in Iran, she was taken to Afghanistan as a child, where she pursued her education, eventually becoming a lawyer. In this interview, she shares her remarkable story and inspirational achievements. Subscribe through “Support the show” link belo…
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Llewelyn Morgan is a professor of Classics at the University of Oxford. He is the author of "The Buddhas of Bamiyan", a book that explores the long and complex history of the Buddha statues in Bamiyan, Afghanistan, and their eventual destruction in 2001. Professor Morgan has written extensively on Afghanistan, and in this interview, he discusses hi…
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Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin is a former EU Special Representative and Danish ambassador in Afghanistan. He played a central role in the implementation of the Danish and EU efforts in Afghanistan, from September 11, 2001, until the evacuation from Kabul. He assisted the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations with the planning of US Afghanistan…
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On 18th March 2024, Afghanistan's remote and southeastern Paktika province found itself subject to aerial bombardment. The airstrikes, carried out in the early hours of the morning, were conducted by Pakistani military planes from across the Durand Line. A statement soon released by Islamabad confirmed the airstrikes, claiming these were in respons…
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Andrew Quilty is a multi-award-winning Australian photojournalist and the author of "August in Kabul". He lived and worked in Afghanistan for almost a decade, capturing and covering the country's stories. His work has been published globally. He was in Kabul the day the Taliban arrived in August 2021, riding his motorcycle and capturing their arriv…
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Born in a refugee camp in Pakistan, Pashtana Durrani is an Afghan human rights activist and the founder of LEARN Afghanistan, an NGO through which she runs undercover schools across the country. In this interview, she talks about her life and work. Her book, "Last to Eat, Last to Learn", is out now. 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gwLgJY4l9Wk …
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In this first Q&A episode, I attempt to answer some of your questions... 🌏 Get 10% discount on your first month of BetterHelp. BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy service with more over 34,000 professional therapists. ➼ BetterHelp.com/TheAfgPod Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Email: hello@rohyakobi.com I…
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Qatar again has served as the location for Afghanistan-centred gatherings. As a UN-convened conference kicked off, representatives from different countries, international bodies as well as Afghan civil society gathered in Doha as part of what was supposed to be a discussion on how to transition Afghanistan out of its state of diplomatic and legal i…
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Born in Bamiyan, Zahra Nader is an award-winning journalist and the Editor-in-Chief of Zan Times, a media outlet focused on women and marginalised communities in Afghanistan. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, her struggles as a refugee in Iran, her life in Kabul and Canada, her experiences, and her dreams for her outlet and herself,…
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Renowned for her decades of humanitarian work, providing health and education services to millions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Sima Samar discusses her extraordinary life journey in this interview. She talks about her origins in a village in Hazarajat and her rise to become a globally recognised physician, activist, and politician. Her memoir, OUT…
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Die bittere Bilanz: Afghanistan ist wieder ein "Talibanistan" - die Extremisten kontrollieren das Land. Wie konnte es dazu kommen? Woran sind Deutschland und die anderen Nationen nach einem optimistischen Start gescheitert? Und vor allem: Welche Fehler sollte man beim nächsten Auslandseinsatz vermeiden? Fragen, auf die nicht nur Robert Müller gern …
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Schon bald wird klar: die internationale Schutztruppe kann nicht in Kabul bleiben, wenn sie im Land für Sicherheit sorgen soll. Die Bundeswehr geht in den vermeintlich ruhigeren Norden, als „Bad Kundus“ wird ihr Standort anfangs verspottet. Doch der Schein trügt. Und überhaupt wird sichtbar, dass die internationale Gemeinschaft auf einer ganzen Rei…
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"Wie eine Nebelwand" sei ihm Afghanistan zunächst vorgekommen, sagt der Kommandeur des ersten deutschen Kontingents in Kabul, Carl-Hubertus von Butler. Doch die Afghanen scheinen sich über die ausländischen Truppen zu freuen, feiern die Niederlage der Taliban euphorisch. Doch schon bald hat die Bundeswehr ihr erstes Schockerlebnis zu verkraften, So…
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In Deutschland sollten die Weichen für eine – diesmal friedliche – Zukunft in Afghanistan gestellt werden. Einige bezeichnen es im Nachhinein als „Ursünde“, dass auf der großen Konferenz in Bonn die Taliban nicht mit am Tisch saßen. Doch auch die jungen, demokratischen Kräfte degradierte man hier zu Nebendarstellern. Wurde schon hier und früh Afgha…
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Sein letzter Afghanistan-Einsatz liegt fast 20 Jahre zurück, und doch fragt Robert Müller sich jeden Tag: warum? Bis heute leidet der zurückgezogen in der Schweiz lebende Soldat an einer Posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung. Er erwartet sich von der Politik Antworten, die er bis heute nicht bekommen hat: Was war das genaue Ziel des Einsatzes? Fragen…
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Pakistan concluding fiercely contested elections amidst turmoil and mass claims of irregularities is only the latest development in an eventful 2024. The year has been similarly eventful for Afghanistan's foreign relations. On 29th January, the Taliban-led Afghan government organised an unprecedented conference in Kabul attended by the representati…
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Craig Whitlock is an investigative journalist at The Washington Post and the author of 'The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War'. The book, which offers a comprehensive examination of the deceptions, shortcomings, missteps, and misguided policies that characterised America's defeat in Afghanistan. In this interview, Craig discusses his …
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Mir Tamim Ansary is an Afghan-American author who left Afghanistan in the early 1960s. He has written many books, including "West of Kabul, East of New York", "Games Without Rules", "Destiny Disrupted: A History of The World Through Islamic Eyes" and "The Invention of Tomorrow". In this interview he talks about his childhood in Afghanistan, his ext…
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Larisa Brown is a British journalist and author. She is currently the defence editor at The Times newspaper. In this interview, she talks about her book, The Gardener of Lashkar Gah, which tells the extraordinary story of Shaista Gul, a man who worked at a British military base in Helmand as a gardener, and his son, Jamal, who worked as an interpre…
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Tobias Ellwood is a Conservative member of the British Parliament and a former chair of the House of Commons' Defence Select Committee. In July 2023, he visited Afghanistan, following which he called for engagement with the Taliban, causing an uproar, with many criticising his stance. As a result, he resigned as chair of the Defence Select Committe…
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Heather Barr is associate director of the Women's Rights Division at Human Rights Watch. She worked in Afghanistan for over a decade for the UN and Human Rights Watch. In this interview she reflects on her time in the country, her work and views on the current situation. 🌏 Get 10% discount on your first month of BetterHelp. BetterHelp is the world'…
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Wendy Chamberlain MP is a Liberal Democrat member of the British parliament. She is the co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Afghan Women and Girls and has been a strong voice for the cause of women and girls in Afghanistan. In this interview she talks about her work on Afghanistan, her views and concerns. Support the Show. Producer: R…
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Amidst deteriorating relations between Kabul and Islamabad, news emerged on 18th December. The Afghan ambassador to Pakistan confirmed that an invitation had been extended to Pakistani politician Maulana Fazlur Rahman to visit Kabul. The visit, according to many sources, was intended to defuse tensions between the neighbours; Fazlur Rahman, an infl…
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Johnny Mercer is Britain's Minister for Veterans' Affairs. He served three tours in Afghanistan as an army officer. In this interview, he talks about his time in Afghanistan, his views on the Taliban and the current situation in the country and stories of fighting the group in Helmand. Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh…
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David Loyn is a renowned British journalist and author who specialises in Afghanistan, with decades of experience in the country and the region as a BBC correspondent. He worked as an advisor to Ashraf Ghani's government for a year after leaving the BBC. In this interview, he shares his insights, analysis, and thoughts on the situation in the count…
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Major General Charlie Herbert served multiple tours in Afghanistan and led British forces in Helmand province. He also served in other capacities, working with Afghan government ministries and leaders. In this interview, he shares his insights, thoughts, and stories about what happened during the 20-year Western involvement in the country and what …
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On 1st December 2023, the Taliban's ambassador was greeted by an official at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bilal Karimi formally presented his credentials to and was received by Hong Lei: the Director General of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Protocol Department. The picture was shared triumphantly by the Taliban on X (formerly known as …
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Stephan Jensen is a former Norwegian army officer who served in Afghanistan's northern provinces of Faryab and Balkh (Mazar-i-Sharif). Currently, he is working on a book detailing the history of the War in Afghanistan. In this interview, Jensen discusses his experiences during his time in the country, provides an analysis of what went wrong, and ex…
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On 24th November 2023, a conference was convened in the Russian capital of Moscow. Attendees included Russian politicians and an Iranian government representative. The conference was also attended by a number of exiled Afghan politicians: Shukria Barakzai, Fawzia Koofi, Muhammad Muhaqqiq, Ahmad Wali Massoud, and Ahmad Massoud. The event follows mon…
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Dr Habiba Sarabi is the former Minister of Women's Affairs in Afghanistan and was the first woman to hold a governorship in the country, serving as the governor of Bamiyan Province. She was also a part of the delegation negotiating with the Taliban before the group's return to power in August 2021. In this interview she talks about her childhood, h…
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On 6th November 2023, senior and former American diplomat Annie Pforzheimer wrote an article for World Politics Review. In the article, Pforzheimer, who has previously worked extensively as an American diplomat in Afghanistan, highlighted the signs that the Biden Administration was mulling widening and upgrading its ties with the Taliban, now the g…
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Jason Criss Howk has spent 21 years focused on Afghanistan in defence, diplomacy, academic, humanitarian, and intelligence roles. He is the director of Global Friends of Afghanistan, a frequently published writer, and guest lectures at American University and the USMC War College. Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Emai…
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Mohsin Dawar is a Pakistani politician who leads the political party called the National Democratic Movement. He previously served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 to August 2023. Dawar has been a staunch critic of the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan, accusing them of being proxies of the Pakistani military. In …
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On 2nd October 2023, Pakistan's Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti announced that illegal immigrants residing in the country would be given one month to return to their home countries. Whilst not explicitly aimed at Afghans, the majority of projected deportees, roughly numbering 1.73 million, would be Afghans. Since 1st November, with the passage of …
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Fawzia Koofi has been a prominent figure in Afghanistan's politics and a women's rights activist. She served a member and the first female Deputy Speaker of parliament before the Taliban's recapture of the country. In this interview she talks about her childhood, life in politics, negotiating with the Taliban and leaving Afghanistan. Support the Sh…
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Hussain Shah Rezai fled Afghanistan when he was a teenager almost ten years ago. He is one of over ten thousand refugees from Afghanistan stuck in appalling and inhumane conditions in Indonesia. In this episode, Hussain tells his and their story. Hussain on X: @HussainS_Rezaie Warning: This episode contains a discussion on mental health issues. If …
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Sir Laurie Bristow was the British ambassador to Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover in August 2021. In this interview, he talks about living and working through those chaotic days, the factors leading to them, and what he thinks about the situation in the country now. Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh Email: hel…
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Mozhdah Jamalzadah is a singer, actor and campaigner. In this interview, she talks about leaving Afghanistan as a young child, the challenges of settling in Canada, pursuing music, acting, working in Afghanistan, and her interest in politics. Subscribe/Support: https://bit.ly/3QhklBg Support the Show. Producer: Roh Yakobi Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh E…
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Levison Wood is a British a writer, explorer and photographer. He first walked through Afghanistan in 2004 and then served as a soldier in southern Afghanistan. His latest book, Escape from Kabul, gives a riveting account of the fall of Afghanistan into the hands of the Taliban and the chaotic evacuation of Kabul in August 2021. Support the Show. P…
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Shakardokht (Shakar) is a medical physicist and multi award-winning innovator, based in the UK. Born in Afghanistan's central highlands of Hazarajat, Shakardokht became a refugee in Iran aged 6. Resisting repeated pressures to accept arranged marriages as a schoolgirl, she studied hard and managed to enter the Tehran University. In 2010, she arrive…
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In the beginning of April 2023, the Taliban notified the United Nation mission in Afghanistan that Afghan women are no longer permitted to work for the U.N. There are approximately 400 Afghan women who work for the U.N mission in Afghanistan. This decision was condemned by the international community and the U.N. is currently assessing whether to c…
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A flurry of diplomatic activity over the past months has seen Afghan embassies and consulates in Iran and the UAE handed over to the new Afghan Taliban government. As this diplomatic momentum increases, reports circulate that Tajikistan, initially hostile to the Taliban government, is poised to follow suit and submit control of Afghan consular prem…
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In this episode of The Afghan Eye podcast, Sangar hosts Jeff Rigsby. Jeff Rigsby was a US military contractor and aid worker during the occupation who is currently living in Afghanistan. Jeff sheds light in the lack of transparency in the Western NGO industry and details his experiences as an American living in the new, post-occupation, and Taliban…
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What is liberalism? What makes liberalism an aggressive ideology that motivates the militarism of Western states? How can dissecting liberalism help us understand the American occupation of Afghanistan? To answer these questions further, Ahmed-Waleed and Sangar dive into The Great Delusion by the renowned political scientist Dr. John J. Mearsheimer…
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