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.

Extrajudicial Killings: Your Tax Money at Work

Jul 23rd, 2017 16m 48s

What does it cost to be friends with warlords?

Episode 5: General Raziq's Origin and the MOAB

Apr 24th, 2017 17m 50s

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 4: Deteriorating Morale

Apr 3rd, 2017 15m 38s

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

Green and White Episode 3: Rahimullah Khan

Mar 20th, 2017 13m 15s

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 2: Matiullah Khan and Private Militias

Mar 5th, 2017 13m 56s

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 1: Jan Mohammad Khan

Mar 5th, 2017 15m 29s

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.

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