In this episode I discuss Trump's decision to extend the Afghan conflict. I explain why I think it is a bad idea to continue the war and provide some examples. This isn't a standard episode, but I hope you all enjoy it.

Let's Talk About Trump's Afghanistan Decision

What does it cost to be friends with warlords?

Extrajudicial Killings: Your Tax Money at Work

I discuss the environment that created Kandahar's Provincial Chief of Police Abdul Raziq Achekzai. In the news segment, I discuss the implications of the MOAB, reference Hamid Karzai, and discuss the tragedy in Mazar-e Sharif.

Episode 5: General Raziq's Origin and the MOAB

Morale continues to deteriorate among Afghan security forces as the Taliban make gains in the country. Why?

Episode 4: Deteriorating Morale

Rahimullah Khan

Matiullah Khan was dead. His brother, Rahimullah, was not made police chief and caused the security situation in Uruzgan to collapse.

Green and White Episode 3: Rahimullah Khan

Matiullah Khan

Matiullah Khan used his uncle's private militia to provide security on the road from Kandahar to Tarin Kot, but why would international forces prop up a warlord?

Green and White Episode 2: Matiullah Khan and Private Militias

Jan Mohammad Khan

Jan Mohammad Khan fought against the Soviets in the 1980s and his connections to Hamid Karzai earned him the governorship of Uruzgan Province. He used his position to kill his enemies, but in Afghanistan revenge has a way of coming back around.

Green and White Episode 1: Jan Mohammad Khan

Learn about the history of Afghanistan since the US invasion of 2001. It's Game of Thrones with Kalashnikovs.

These 15 minute bite size nuggets give you a feel as to what has been going on with the Afghan war for the past 50 years. If you want to know the who(s)and why(s) of the cause of the Afghan war, give this a thorough listen. You will find out who the power players are and what political scheming takes place to keep the illusion of a stable Afghanistan. The sound quality is top notch and the producer gets straight to the point. The first two episodes can appear dry to some listeners, but before writing it off give three and four a quick listen. The producer adds analogies to help you visualize the chaos happening with the Afghan people.  The podcast is getting better with each episode as the producer is adding current events that coincide with Afghanistan and getting in stride with the podcast flow.

Past and present of the Afghan war

Love the Green and White podcast. Could use more discussion on Stratospheric Aerosol Injections.

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Green and White: Stories from Afghan Politics and History

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