Historical and Political Context for "The Kite Runner"
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Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2007/12/18/Kite_Runner_A_Panel_Discussion Peter Bergen and Massoud Aziz discuss the historical and political context for the book and movie of "The Kite Runner." ----- A panel discussion before an advanced screening of The Kite Runner. Presented by the New Republic in collaboration with the 6th and I Historic... Read more
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- -: Historical and Political Context for "The Kite Runner"
January 11, 2008 (over 16 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2007/12/18/Kite_Runner_A_Panel_Discussion Peter Bergen and Massoud Aziz discuss the historical and political context for the book and movie of "The Kite Runner." ----- A panel discussion before an advanced screening of The Kite Runner. Presented by the New Rep...
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- -: The Taliban's Resurgence in Afghanistan
January 15, 2008 (over 16 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2007/12/14/A_Discussion_on_Pakistan_and_Afghanistan Afghanistan experts Ahmed Rashid and Barnett Rubin discuss the increasing resurgence of Taliban activity in that country and Pakistan. ----- The Asia Society's Nermeen Shaikh interviews Barnett Rubin and Ahme...
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- -: Misguided Aid in Afghanistan - Washington Post Panel
May 7, 2008 (almost 16 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/03/13/Washington_Post_Panel_America_and_the_World_2008 Washington Post reporter Pamela Constable discusses problems with American aid distribution in post-war Afghanistan. This excerpt is taken from a panel discussion entitled, "Washington Post Panel: Ameri...
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- -: Pakistan and the War on Terrorism - Husain Haqqani
December 3, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/10/27/Pakistani_Ambassador_Husain_Haqqani Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S. Husain Haqqani discusses his country's views on the fight against international terrorism. ----- His Excellency Ambassador Husain Haqqani speaks to the World Affairs Council of Wa...
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- -: Pakistan's "Strange Relationship" with Terrorism - Neil Joeck
December 5, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/11/20/Neil_Joeck_The_US_And_Pakistan_Next_Steps Foreign policy expert Neil Joeck examines Pakistan's "strange relationship" with terrorism. ----- Since 9/11, the U.S. and Pakistan have collaborated on regional security issues. However, the recent replace...
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- -: Defending Hamas - Sara Roy
December 29, 2008 (over 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/10/14/Sara_Roy_Beyond_Occupation Sara Roy, research scholar in Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University, examines international opinions of Palestine's ruling Hamas party. Roy claims Hamas to be "a far more pragmatic movement than its typical representa...
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- -: Countering Afghanistan's Downward Spiral - Gen. David Petraeus
March 26, 2009 (about 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/03/13/General_David_Petraeus_Update_on_the_Middle_East General David Petraeus says Afghanistan "spiraled downward" as the insurgency "expanded its strength and influence." Petraeus outlines a counterinsurgency plan to stabilize Afghanistan, which includes t...
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- -: The Right Approach to Afghanistan? - Gen. Barry McCaffrey
March 26, 2009 (about 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/03/10/Military_Power_Does_it_Work Retired four-star General Barry McCaffrey discusses U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan. "Don't go fight and win a counterinsurgency campaign in Afghanistan - you're in the wrong war," he says. "Afghanistan could be bigge...
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- -: Gen. David Petraeus: No Iraq-Style Surge in Afghanistan
March 31, 2009 (about 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/03/13/General_David_Petraeus_Update_on_the_Middle_East General David Petraeus says an Iraq-style surge in Afghanistan is not possible, citing a lack of infrastructure and the possibility of civilian casualties. ----- Commander, United States Central Comma...
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- -: Afghani Perspective on US Intervention - Fariba Nawa
April 8, 2009 (about 15 years ago)Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/03/23/Afghanistan_The_New_Iraq Freelance Afghan-American journalist Fariba Nawa expands on how Afghan citizens view American intervention in Afghanistan. She says many support US presence, though some "actually prefer the Taliban to what they have right now...
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