
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know The Afghanistan Papers
Jan 1, 2020
Explore the long-lasting war in Afghanistan and the misleading PR tactics used by both Republican and Democrat administrations. Delve into the historical significance of Afghanistan, the complex conflict forces involved, and the challenges of intelligence gathering. Discover the revelations from the Afghanistan Papers and the impact of the drug trade on families. Also, learn about the human element in conflicts and how social media and the Washington Post connect to the discussion.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Afghanistan's Historical Significance
03:57 • 10min
The Great Game: Competing Empires and Political Changes
14:14 • 10min
The Complex Conflict in Afghanistan
24:33 • 7min
Challenges of Intelligence Gathering and the Afghanistan Papers
31:38 • 5min
The Truth Behind the Afghanistan War
36:54 • 25min
The Impact of the Drug Trade on Families and Emphasizing the Human Element in Conflicts
01:01:54 • 3min
Social media, Afghanistan papers, and contacting the hosts
01:04:24 • 5min
