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Failing Upward at the State Department

Common Sense with Bari Weiss β€’ 1896 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Afghanistan
  1. The U.S. diplomatic pullout from Afghanistan left many allies stranded, showing a failure in leadership.
  2. The Biden administration faces challenges in responding to attacks in Jordan by Iranian proxies, highlighting the complexity of foreign policy decisions.
  3. Farmers across Europe, like the French farmers in Paris, are protesting over issues like rising costs and green regulations, showcasing a trend of rural discontent.

Over The Top in Texas

The Hunt for Tom Clancy β€’ 432 implied HN points β€’ 23 May 23
πŸ“° News Afghanistan
  1. An article about Texan truck drivers from Afghanistan was commissioned by a magazine and then cancelled.
  2. The article is now available on The Hunt for Tom Clancy for paid subscribers.
  3. The author encourages support for their writing by signing up as a paid member.

A Bandit's Journal

The Hunt for Tom Clancy β€’ 275 implied HN points β€’ 28 Jun 23
🌐 International Afghanistan
  1. The author shares raw and unedited journal entries from their time in Afghanistan in 2006.
  2. The author mentions the challenges and preparations involved in deploying to Afghanistan as a soldier.
  3. The author expresses gratitude to their subscribers and hints at future content related to Tom Clancy.
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What REALLY happened in Afghanistan?

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky β€’ 37 implied HN points β€’ 01 Mar 25
🌍 World Politics Afghanistan
  1. Habib Khan Totakhil witnessed the events in Afghanistan first-hand and shares those experiences. It's important to hear stories from people who lived through major changes, like the Taliban takeover.
  2. He emphasizes that we should support the Afghan resistance and not accept Taliban rule as normal. This helps us understand the ongoing struggles in Afghanistan.
  3. The role of journalism in conflict zones is crucial for revealing the truth about situations. Totakhil’s work highlights how important it is to share accurate information during times of war.

How elite US institutions created Afghanistan’s neoliberal President Ashraf Ghani, who stole $169 million from his country

Geopolitical Economy Report β€’ 119 implied HN points β€’ 03 Sep 21
🌍 World Politics Afghanistan
  1. President Ashraf Ghani, a product of elite US institutions, stole $169 million from Afghanistan before fleeing his country.
  2. Ghani's rise to power was carefully managed by prestigious US think tanks and academic institutions.
  3. Ghani was seen as a symbol of the exportation of neoliberalism to Afghanistan and was praised by Western governments until his downfall.

Remember What Happened Right Before 9/11? It's Happening Again.

The Corbett Report β€’ 23 implied HN points β€’ 10 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Afghanistan
  1. History seems to be repeating itself with the Taliban's campaign against poppy cultivation in Afghanistan mirroring events before 9/11.
  2. The Taliban's recent anti-poppy efforts have been remarkably successful, decreasing opium production by 90%.
  3. There are concerns and skepticism raised by Western establishments over the Taliban's poppy ban, with some fearing its long-term impacts.