Afghanistan

What can Russia’s failure in Afghanistan teach us about its war in Ukraine?

The echoes should be ominous for the Kremlin

Artillery Row
In search of the lost “Greek” tribe of Alexander the Great

A trek through the Hindu Kush to seek out the ancient Kalash people, who claim descent from Alexander’s army

Features
The UN must not ignore Afghan religious minorities

They live under the threat of elimination

Artillery Row
Birth of a four decade nightmare

Time and again, Afghanistan has found its future decided from afar

Books
The Great Game

Professor Jeremy Black on the 19th century cold war over Asia between Russian and Britain

Podcast
Where following Boris leads you

Going viral with Allegra

Sketch
The suicide bomber and me

A trip to Afghanistan to report on the destruction of the opium crop almost resulted in death

Features
Can countries ever really be friends?

Are we witnessing the usual ups and downs in the anglosphere relationship or do countries really only act in self interest?

Artillery Row
Making the hard choices

Tony Blair was right to take on the Taliban after 9/11

Features
9/11 confidential

This 9/11 documentary gained extraordinary access to the key decision makers, deploying the material with skill and confidence

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