The World Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan raise concerns about 'open war'
Feb 27, 2026
Ibrahim Bahis, Kabul-based analyst on Afghanistan–Pakistan tensions; Shirin Jafoury, correspondent on Cuba and U.S. relations; Taiwo James Obindo, former psychiatric association president on Nigeria’s mental health gaps; Brendan O'Shea, reporter on the Ukrainian music project; Samir Patel, Quanta editor. They discuss cross-border clashes and risks of escalation. A deadly Cuban boat shooting and shifting U.S.–Cuba ties. AI chatbots stepping in for scarce psychiatric care in Nigeria.
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Boat Attack Heightens U.S. Cuba Tensions
- The Cuba incident revived fears of exile-led incursions and intensified U.S.-Cuba tensions amid U.S. talk of regime change.
- Shirin Jafoury notes the boat was Florida-registered, Cuba accused passengers of carrying weapons, and at least one U.S. citizen died.
Music As Testimony For Stolen Children
- Daughters of Donbass uses music to expose mass abductions of Ukrainian children and preserve identity erased by deportations.
- Brendan O'Shea profiles Mariska and Lisa, including Lisa's diary, abduction from Mariupol, and international touring.
Lisa's Abduction And Flight From Mariupol
- Lisa, a flautist, was abducted at 16 from besieged Mariupol and walked 17 kilometers with a guitar during escape.
- Her diaries recount concerts in basements, refugee camps, and eventual evacuation to Germany.