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Trump and Kushner chose a war they don't understand, thinking they can use 20th-century "shock and awe" to topple a deeply entrenched terrorist state. The Iranian people are caught between two maniacal regimes and deserve our solidarity: an estimated 30,000 Iranians were just killed by their own government, and now they're being bombed by a Fox News host.  Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman joins Gaslit Nation to discuss the surreal hallucinating AI simulation we've found ourselves in. Meanwhile, Trump and Vance need to thank Zelensky and Ukraine for their innovative drone-fighting technology–some of the best in the world. Has Vance even said thank you yet?  We also prepare Americans for the reality that the "moats" of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans no longer protect us. As drone technology becomes cheaper and more accessible, the same over-the-counter drones terrorizing Kherson, Ukraine are coming for American streets–thanks to Trump galvanizing terrorists, and opportunistic mafia states like Russia that empower groups like ISIS.  Like Russia, Trump thinks he can conquer a nation in three days.  Join us on April 13th at Powerhouse Books in Dumbo, Brooklyn for the launch of Andrea's graphic novel, Mrs. Orwell. Olga Lautman will be there as we discuss how to survive the "Great Disillusionment" and protect our democracy from the opportunists selling us out for profit. Details here: https://powerhousearena.com/events/book-launch-mrs-orwell-by-andrea-chalupa-in-conversation-with-nomiki-konst/. Patreon supporters get in for free!  Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! 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Join us on Patreon.com/Gaslit   Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community Show Notes:   Opening clip: Trump: "Iran is just a military operation to me. Iran is something that was essentially largely over in two or three days." The war in Iran has already lasted 18 days. https://bsky.app/profile/thebulwark.com/post/3mhbhx7qfpn2l   Um, What Is Going on With Melania Trump in This Video? https://www.vogue.com/article/melania-trump-vladimir-putin-helsinki-video   Andrea's thread on the Melania propaganda film which you should not watch https://bsky.app/profile/andreachalupa.bsky.social/post/3mgqndjhz4k2b   This article is more than 1 month old Disappeared bodies, mass burials and '30,000 dead': what is the truth of Iran's death toll? https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jan/27/iran-protests-death-toll-disappeared-bodies-mass-burials-30000-dead   Warren Buffett's parting gift to Berkshire Hathaway: a $2 billion Iran oil windfall https://www.marketwatch.com/story/warren-buffetts-parting-gift-to-berkshire-hathaway-a-2-billion-iran-oil-windfall-4daf28ba   Russia is aiding Iran's war effort by providing intel on US military targets, sources say https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/06/politics/russia-aiding-iran-targeting   How Russian military intelligence used the Taliban to bleed U.S. forces at the end of America's longest war https://theins.ru/en/politics/277723   Putin Is No Ally in the War on Terror in 2024 https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/putin-no-ally-war-terror-2024   Watch Zerina Zabrisky's powerful film for free and spread the word about Russia's human safaris in Ukraine https://khersonhumansafari.com/   Interview with Zerina Zabrisky: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/episodes-transcripts-20/2025/11/4/is-donald-trump-dying-jd-vance-seems-to-think-so   Why are so many from this Russian republic fighting for ISIS? https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/many-russian-republic-fighting-isis   Putin is No Ally Against ISIS https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/putin-no-ally-against-isis-by-george-soros-2016-02   New York explosive incident highlights challenge for agencies in wake of Iran war https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/new-york-explosive-incident-highlights-challenge-for-agencies-in-wake-of-iran-war   Dubai financial district rattled by Iranian drones https://www.ft.com/content/2dddfaa2-a163-4e59-a6ef-7d9d6e334023?syn-25a6b1a6=1  

Howie starts the hour talking about some illegals in the news, there was a shooting in Utah involving someone who was part of the Taliban gang. Then, the Las Vegas police won't release a violent offender back onto the street, even after a judge ordered them to.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

Earlier last last week, he United Nations reported that around 300,000 Lebanese had been displaced since Israel opened a new front in southern Lebanon amid this widening regional conflict. Yesterday, that figure surged to more than 800,000 people forced from their homes in just a matter of days. Lebanon is where the humanitarian crisis stemming from the Iran war is most urgent at the moment—but the fallout is rapidly spreading across the region. In Gaza, humanitarian aid has dropped dramatically following Israel's decision to close a major crossing. Pakistan is bracing for refugees even as it is in the midst of its own war with the Taliban, and in Iran itself, more than 3 million people are reportedly displaced. But according to my guest today, the impact of this conflict on some of the world's most vulnerable people will be felt far beyond the region. Scott Paul is the Director of Peace and Security at Oxfam America. We begin by discussing the various crises this war has sparked across the region before turning to a broader conversation about the impact this conflict will have on humanitarian operations worldwide. In short, the ability of local and international humanitarian organizations to meet the basic needs of millions of people around the world has just become substantially more difficult because of this war. https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff

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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanowexplores Qatar's contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas leadership, bypassing official channels,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Natalie Ecanow, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies,. (2)1904 DOHA

2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and mediator, the country continues to host Hamas and the Taliban. The designation serves as a warning that Qatar's adherence to religious freedom and speech—illustrated by the persecution of a Baha'i leader—is not meeting U.S. criteria. (2)1904 DOHA

Contributing producer and Kabul-based journalist Ali Latifi tells the story of a roughly 48-hour period, at the end of 2025, when the Taliban turned off the entire internet in Afghanistan.–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to an ad-free feed, and member-only episodes.– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voicemail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Cord Cutters https://bsky.app/profile/netblocks.org/post/3mgrehog7wk23 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_massacres Shutdown Tracker Optimization Project The Internet, Switched Off   Internet Shutdown: How Governments Weaponize Connectivity Iran's regime has shut down the internet in the middle of war How Iran shut down the internet and built a sophisticated system of digital control Afghanistan imposes internet blackout: What has the effect been so far? The Kremlin says the internet is turned off to stop drone attacks. Russians are fed up Blocked and Bypassed: Russians Evade Internet Censorship  –Find Alihttps://authory.com/Ali–Thank you to Suha, Fara, Saeed, Samir, Ramin, Mohammad, Hamed, Jabar, Sanam Muradi, Haroun Rahimi, Naser, Ahmad Azizi and Saeed.This episode's Contributing Producer is Ali Latifi. Never Post's producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show's host is Mike Rugnetta.1. These are the vague demands you make on me2. (that I) assemble(to) recollect(to) decode(   ) associate3. that I admit, fraught with difficulty, reintegrationis no day at the beach in eggshell tints“The inmates start to get brave and a little crazy”when they hear that friendly voice–the matron4. (But that's also my mind, lost)Her epic poem on the constraints society places on the5. misunderstoodExcerpt of Sybil by Rebecca Wolf Never Post is a production of Charts & Leisure and is distributed by Radiotopia

4. Guest Bill Roggio discusses a tragic US strike on an Iranian school. He argues that air power alone cannot win wars or overthrow regimes, citing lessons from the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan. (4)1903 TRIAL OF PM MOSSADEQH AT THE DIRECTION OF MI6 AND CIA.

Mike Elmore was born in Illinois into a family with a legacy of military service. He joined the U.S. Army in 1987 with no immediate intention of pursuing special forces. But he loved the idea of a new challenge, passed selection and qualifying, and earned his Green Beret. By the time of the 9/11 Al Qaeda terrorist attacks, Elmore was part of Operational Detachment (ODA) 595, a group that would later become known as the Horse Soldiers.In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Elmore walks us through qualifying and explains why being mentally tough is just as important as physical toughness in Special Forces. He also explains how his ODA's training in the months leading up to 9/11 turned out to be perfect prepartion for the fight against the Taliban.Elmore takes us up into the Afghan mountains, explains how he and others in his detachment worked alongside Afghan General Abdul Dostum and elements of the Northern Alliance, how he adjusted to the small horses needed to navigate the mountains, and what combat was like approaching Mazar-i-Sharif.  He also explains the huge advantages of U.S. air power in their mission and some of the challenges involved in coordinating those air strikes. 

It's Tuesday, March 10th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Afghan Christian women are getting raped Open Doors has released a video interview on YouTube of an Afghan Christian woman who tells the real story of what the Taliban is doing to the few Christians remaining in Afghanistan.  Shockingly, Christian women are being raped.  Anybody caught speaking to Christians may be killed.  In fact, a butcher who sold meat to Christians was killed. And the woman's brother-in-law was killed for his faith. In addition, Christians who have fled Afghanistan into Pakistan and Iran now face the threat of deportation back into Afghanistan because the Taliban government has soured relationships with its neighboring countries. China, Russia and America all spending more on military The world is arming up. China hiked its 2026 defense budget to $275 billion — a 10.4% increase year on year. This follows  7% increases over the previous two years —- making for a 25% increase in three years. Meantime, Russia has increase its military budget four-fold since the early 2020s, according to a report from the Center for European Policy Analysis. And the U.S. military budget has seen a 5% increase over the last three years. The latest number for the 2026 defense program is $839 billion.  Iran's nuclear capability inspiring American nuclear-proof bunker sales Fox News reports that Iran has 1,014 pounds of 60%-enriched uranium. That's enough to make 11 nuclear bombs. And it's an increase from 881 pounds of enriched uranium last year, and 194 pounds in 2023. The Telegraph also reports an increase in nuclear-proof bunkers sales here in America. One manufacturer claims his customer base includes two senior-level Trump cabinet members, as well as Mark Zuckerburg of Facebook and Instagram and other elites.  Monthly sales for Atlas Survival Shelters reportedly have bumped up 25-fold this year. Homosexual Australian Education official blasted homeschooling The Australian government may be coming for homeschoolers.  Australia's Assistant Minister for International Education, Julian Hill, a self-avowed homosexual, blasted homeschooling, claiming it threatened “social cohesion.”   Hill stated, “There are reports of quite extreme or conservative curricula being used which gives cause for pause and reflection if this trend continues. What is being taught to these kids? Are they mixing with broader society?” Threats and restrictions against homeschoolers are on the rise both in the United States and abroad. However, homeschooling continues to grow worldwide, and by leaps and bounds in Australia.  Deuteronomy 6:4-7 says, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.  You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” New Jersey and Hawaii aiming for homeschoolers The American Left has got homeschooling in its sights as well. New Jersey lawmakers are pushing bills that would add registration, annual notice, evaluations, record keeping, and even yearly “health and wellness” meetings with school officials for homeschool families.   And Hawaiian lawmakers are considering bills that would require homeschool students to take state tests in person at public schools. Trump urged Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act President Donald Trump is refusing to sign any bills that reach his desk until the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passes the Senate. He stressed the need for its passage in his February 24th State of the Union address. Listen. TRUMP: “I'm asking you to approve the Save America Act to stop illegal aliens and others who are unpermitted persons, from voting in our sacred American elections. The cheating is rampant in our elections. It's rampant. It's very simple: All voters must show voter ID.” Though the SAVE Act works to ensure the safety of American elections, it faces a filibuster by Democrats in the Senate, requiring a 60-vote majority to pass. Call both of your U.S. Senators at 202-224-3121 to vote for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE Act. You can call that number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 202-224-3121. Jesse Jackson vowed to go further than Karl Marz As The Worldview reported on February 27th, the scandalized Baptist pastor, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, has died. Former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden attended his funeral over the weekend. Jackson's political career was stymied when he admitted to an extramarital affair and a child born out of wedlock in the early 2000s. The lapsed preacher told the New Yorker Magazine that his adultery was “in the big ledger of sins, a relatively minor offense”, not requiring any leave-taking from ministry.   Jackson was an admirer of Karl Marx, visited Marx's grave, and committed himself to advocating for the redistribution of wealth. Worse yet, he said he wanted to “go beyond” where Marx had stopped. Let's watch out. The Scriptures warn of teachers “having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. … These are wells without water, clouds carried by a tempest, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.” (2 Peter 2:14,17) 57% of Americans never attend church Religious affiliation continues to decline in the United States. According to the latest Gallup polling, a record-breaking 24% of Americans identify with no particular religion, up from 8% in 2005.   Roman Catholic affiliation has also reached its lowest level at 20%. And Protestant affiliation is down to 44%, from a high of 70% in the 1950s. Only 31% of Americans attend church almost weekly now, down from 43% twenty years ago. Sadly, 57% never attend church. That's the highest level recorded in recent history. In addition, only 47% of Americans consider religion as “very important,” down from 52% in 2016 and 70% in 1965.  Gallup's senior editor Megan Brenan explained, “Younger adults are both less likely to identify with a religion and less likely to attend services, reshaping the nation's religious landscape as they constitute a growing share of the population.” Louisiana Governor eager for Ten Commandments to post in classrooms And finally, Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry  is urging Louisiana schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.  The state passed a law in 2024 that required all classrooms to post a copy of the Ten Commandments, but the law had been blocked by the courts until last month.  In comments on Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, Governor Landry said schools have no reason to delay any longer. LANDRY: “It's time for them to go ahead and implement the law. These posters have been donated and have been distributed to our schools. They have no reason not to be able to post them. They don't have to worry about any litigation or legal recourse. The Attorney General will handle any of those types of issues that may come about.” In Deuteronomy 11:18, God said, “Fix these words of Mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.” And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, March 10th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

On the day Kabul fell to the Taliban, UK Foreign Office diplomats were invited to take part in a panel discussion on World Afro Day. As the Iran War broke out, and a British air base in Cyprus came under attack from Hezbollah, the civil-service intranet was urging mandarins to ‘take charge of their development'. Such woke excesses and HR distractions are merely the tip of the iceberg, according to former diplomat Ameer Kotecha. Here, he explains why he quit the Foreign Office, how it fails to put Britain's national interest first, and how foreign policy is being swayed by sectarian voting blocs. Get tickets for the spiked summit – a brand-new flagship live event bringing spiked's writers and high-profile friends together for a day of bold debate, live Q&As and on-stage exchanges in Westminster, London. Find out more and book here: https://www.spiked-online.com/event/spiked-summit/  Read spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/     Support spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump fires Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and chooses Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to take her place. Then, a parent from Georgia is convicted of second degree murder and involuntary manslaughter after giving his son a gun with which he shot four individuals at his school. And, the son of the assassinated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been chosen as the next supreme leader of Iran. Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss the headlines, and then Clarissa sits down with Knox Thames to talk about the conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban and religious freedom in the region. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: Blood and Water: The Life and Martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Knox Thames is a diplomat and international human rights lawyer who served for 20 years in the US government across multiple administrations, most recently in the Obama and Trump administrations as a State Department special envoy for religious minorities in the Middle East and South/Central Asia. He is the executive director of the new Center for Global Religious Freedom, an initiative of Dallas Baptist University. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

durée : 00:02:22 - Regarde le monde - par : Jean-Philippe Balasse - Il faut du courage pour devenir journaliste quand on est une femme en Afghanistan. Portrait de Sana Atef, devenue journaliste pour raconter les épreuves, la souffrance de son peuple depuis le retour au pouvoir des Talibans en 2021. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:02:22 - Regarde le monde - Il faut du courage pour devenir journaliste quand on est une femme en Afghanistan. Portrait de Sana Atef, devenue journaliste pour raconter les épreuves, la souffrance de son peuple depuis le retour au pouvoir des Talibans en 2021. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

When the Taliban captured Herat City in August 2021, Tooba Sarwari had just one thing on her mind: cricket. Would she ever be able to play her beloved sport again? And more pressing, would the Taliban find the evidence of her and her team mates’ sporting achievements? If they did, it would surely spell the end for them and their families. This is the story of how Tooba, and the other members of the Afghan Women’s Cricket Team, risked everything to flee Afghanistan and start a new life in Australia - with the help of some cricketing friends. And how once they were there, they began to rebuilt the team… The Girlfriends: Spotlight is produced by Novel for iHeartPodcasts. For more from Novel visit novel.audioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C dans l'air l'invitée du 7 mars 2026 avec Solène Chalvon-Fioriti, grand reporter, réalisatrice du documentaire « Le pays taliban », réalisée avec Marianne Getti et diffusé ce dimanche 8 mars à 21h05 sur France 5.Avec la prise de Kaboul le15 août 2021 les talibans ont acté leur retour au pouvoir en Afghanistan. Le quotidien des citoyens du pays est depuis bouleversé, et particulièrement celui des femmes, qui font face à n'immombrables interdits les privant de leur liberté. Ce régime fondamentaliste est largement coupé du monde et asphyxié économiquement, sous l'effet des sanctions notamment. Solène Chalvon-Fioriti et Marianne Getti sont allées à quatre reprises en Afghanistan et donnent à voir une réalité complexe où, si la guerre a disparu du paysage, la persécution des opposants fait rage. Et si la charia s'impose, certains dénoncent une déformation de leur religion.

After many days trying to connect, we reach a defiant resident of Tehran -- who says U.S. and Israeli bombs are the wrong way to topple the regime he opposes. We also connect with a longtime rights activist in Kabul who tells us that despite a horrifying new decree, there's not much else the Taliban can take away from women in Afghanistan.An Ontario library dealing with open drug use and near-daily overdoses tries a last-ditch effort to keep from closing its doors completely. At a funeral in Chicago, three former presidents pay tribute to the late civil rights pioneer Jesse Jackson. Researchers turn to the study of trees to discover one of the few mysteries left about what makes the world famous Stradivarius violins the best of the best. An opera singer in Florida shifts gears when the gigs dry up...using his prodigious pipes to sell used vehicles. As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio that asks: Aria lookin' for some new wheels?

The Iran-Israel conflict is once again reshaping global geopolitics. In this deep-dive podcast, Retired Major General Santosh Kumar Dhakal, engineer and geopolitical analyst Dipak Gyawali, and geopolitical commentator Jason Vaidya analyze the rapidly evolving Iran Israel war, the US role in the Middle East, and the wider geopolitical consequences for the world. The discussion begins with the current Iran-Israel tensions and explores how military strategy, intelligence operations, and regional alliances are influencing the Middle East war. The experts examine whether the Iran Israel conflict could escalate into a larger war, how Israel's security strategy works, and why the United States is deeply involved in Middle East geopolitics. The podcast also covers the Israel-Lebanon situation, the geopolitical history behind the creation of the Taliban and US intervention, and how propaganda and conspiracy theories shape global narratives around war. Another fascinating segment explores the role of Nepali immigrants serving in foreign militaries, national security concerns, and what these conflicts mean for Nepal's leadership and foreign policy. Towards the end, the conversation shifts to global economic implications, including the declining value of the US dollar compared with gold, and how global conflicts reshape financial systems and international power dynamics. If you're interested in global geopolitics, Iran Israel war analysis, Middle East strategy, and international security, this episode provides expert insights from military and geopolitical perspectives. GET CONNECTED WITH Santosh Kumar Dhakal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/santosh.k.dhakal?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=VaLxSoPZUjvlUeBZ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F197fRS2ntC%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# Dipak Gyawali Twitter - https://x.com/dipak_gyawali?lang=en Jason Vaidya Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jason.baidya.5/ Twitter - https://x.com/JasonDBaidya YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GeoPoliticalCrossroad  

« Mon espoir est que les portes de l'éducation soient ouvertes aux filles, que chaque fille puisse étudier et choisir un bon et juste chemin pour sa vie. » Aïcha Sana s'adresse à nous depuis la ville de Laghman, à 150 km à l'est de Kaboul. Elle nous dit son espoir de reprendre le chemin de l'école. Depuis le retour des Talibans au pouvoir en 2021, l'éducation des filles au-delà du primaire est de nouveau interdite, et les écoles secondaires pour filles restent fermées. Selon l'Unicef, plus de 2.2 millions d'Afghanes sont exclues des salles de classe.   Mais comment la génération de Sana vit-elle cette privation d'accès à l'éducation ? Et quelle mémoire gardent de l'école les femmes de la génération de sa mère et de sa grand-mère ? À quand remonte la première scolarisation des filles en Afghanistan et comment s'est développée l'éducation pour toutes et tous sous la période communiste ? Autant de questions posées par ma jeune consœur Najeba Arian à celles et ceux qui ont accepté de nous livrer leur témoignage en langues farsi et pachto, pour nous raconter un siècle d'éducation dans leur pays. À l'école des femmes afghanes, c'est un nouvel épisode documentaire de La marche du monde. À découvrir également, le podcast « Africaines Queens », l'histoire des femmes africaines racontée par elles-mêmes.   À l'école des femmes afghanes Un siècle après l'ouverture des premières classes en Afghanistan, les filles rêvent toujours de pouvoir étudier. Et pourtant, la question de l'éducation des filles a été posée dès les années 20 par Sa majesté le roi Amir Amanullah Khan Gazi. Lorsqu'il accède au pouvoir, l'une de ses premières mesures est de créer les conditions nécessaires pour permettre aux filles d'étudier et de travailler. Trois femmes pionnières — Son Altesse Sarwar Sultan (mère d'Amanullah), son épouse la reine Soraya Tarzi, et Asma Rasmia (mère de la reine Soraya épouse de Mahmoud Tarzi, Premier ministre à l'époque d'Amanullah) — vont ouvrir pour la première fois en 1921 une école primaire pour filles, appelée « Maktab-e Mastourat » (École des jeunes filles). Par la suite, cette école primaire a été transformée en lycée, et une école d'infirmières a été ajoutée. Des membres de la famille royale y ont étudié. Cette école a ensuite été renommée « Lycée Malalai ». Cependant, cette initiative a suscité l'opposition de certains milieux conservateurs religieux. Des soulèvements, notamment dans les régions du Sud et de l'Est, ont éclaté sous la direction de God Mullah, le mollah boiteux. Des révoltes ont également eu lieu à Kaboul, qui finirent par aboutir à l'insurrection dite « saqawie ». L'un des principaux arguments avancés contre les réformes d'Amanullah était que le roi serait devenu « mécréant » et qu'il envoyait des jeunes filles afghanes à l'étranger. Pourtant, les familles des jeunes filles envoyées à l'étranger avaient elles-mêmes insisté et donné leur consentement pour partir étudier. Durant la période saqawie, le règne d'Habibullah Kalakani, non seulement les écoles de filles ont été fermées et les départs vers l'étranger interdits, mais des changements ont été également imposés à l'éducation des garçons. Dans une déclaration d'Habibullah Kalakani, la physique, la chimie, les mathématiques et même la géométrie sont qualifiées de matières « impies », et le programme scolaire des garçons a lui été aussi restreint. Si la période saqawie a été une période de réaction conservatrice, le règne d'Habibullah Kalakani a été très court, de janvier à octobre 1929. Et lorsque Sa Majesté Nader Shah lui a succédé, l'espace éducatif a été réouvert… Le début des années 30 est considéré comme le temps du renouveau en Afghanistan. Non seulement des écoles sont créées à Kaboul, mais au-delà dans les provinces… une période dorée pour l'éducation ! Dans la famille de Tahera Shams, née en 1937 à Kaboul et ancienne élève du Lycée historique Malalaï fondée en 1921 à l'initiative de la reine Soraya, l'éducation des filles était une priorité. « Ma mère disait toujours : Lisez, apprenez quelque chose. Moi je suis restée sans instruction, mais vous devez devenir instruites. » Pour Tahera Shams, grande figure de l'activisme communiste afghan, l'époque du roi Mohammad Zaher Shah, entre 1933 et 1973, n'est absolument pas comparable avec la période des Talibans. À cette époque, la plupart des familles faisaient des efforts pour que leurs enfants aillent à l'école et réussissent dans la vie. « Pendant le règne du roi, j'allais normalement à l'école et les femmes étaient libres. Bien sûr, dans les zones rurales il y avait des problèmes, mais à Kaboul la vie était normale, malgré des difficultés économiques. » Ayant démarré sa scolarité à l'âge de 15 ans, Tahera entre à l'Université de Kaboul en 1965. Elle a tout juste 28 ans. Elle veut étudier la médecine, mais sa famille ne le lui permet pas, sachant qu'une femme médecin peut être amenée à travailler la nuit. Finalement, Tahera étudie la littérature persane. « Nous manifestions depuis l'Université de Kaboul. À cette époque, les autorités n'emprisonnaient pas les filles comme aujourd'hui. Les Talibans emprisonnent, torturent et violent les femmes, mais cela n'existait pas à notre époque. » Depuis le retour des talibans en 2021, il est impossible pour les jeunes filles de poursuivre leurs études au-delà de l'école primaire. Une décision justifiée par une interprétation passéiste du Coran, afin de contrôler la vie des femmes et de les séquestrer au sein de leur maison. Mais l'histoire de l'Afghanistan est longue et dans la mémoire collective des Afghanes, dans les récits transmis de grand-mère en petite fille, et de mère en fille, la figure de la femme éduquée existe. Depuis la reine Soraya à l'initiative de la première école pour fille jusqu'aux femmes médecins, ingénieures, professeures ou artistes sous les communistes. « L'esprit général était qu'il n'y avait aucune différence entre les hommes et les femmes, et que les droits des femmes et des hommes étaient presque égaux. Les possibilités d'études étaient très étendues. Les élèves qui obtenaient de bonnes notes étaient envoyés à l'étranger dans le cadre du mouvement des pionniers, en particulier vers les pays de l'Union soviétique. À leur retour, ils étaient ensuite employés en Afghanistan. » Homira Sabawoon est née en 1971. Lorsque l'Union Soviétique envahit l'Afghanistan en Décembre 1979, elle est une petite fille de huit ans. Mais l'occupation n'est pas la guerre et elle garde un souvenir heureux de sa scolarité sous influence soviétique. 10 années pendant lesquelles la résistance intérieure et extérieure des moudjahidines s'organise. Homira Sabawoon a 19 ans lors de la prise de Kaboul le 1er Janvier 1990. Alors qu'elle se prépare à suivre des études dans le domaine des beaux-arts, de la littérature et de la musique, sa vie bascule. « Beaucoup d'histoires de moudjahidines hantent notre mémoire, la plus emblématique est celle de Nahid, la martyre. Lorsque les milices de Abdul Rashid Dostom, célèbre chef de guerre du nord de l'Afghanistan, sont arrivées dans le quartier de Makrorayan pour piller les maisons, ils ont tenté d'agresser sexuellement Nahid. Elle s'est alors jetée du cinquième étage de sa maison. » Loin de Kaboul, les femmes subissaient moins frontalement la violence des exactions menées par les moudjahidines et leurs milices dirigées par des chefs de guerre jusque-là unis contre les communistes au pouvoir et leur soutien soviétique. Des femmes qui ont été massivement scolarisées et émancipées depuis les années 50 comme le rappelle notre spécialiste de l'histoire culturelle afghane, l'écrivain Abdul Ghafoor Liwal.  « En 1971, les progrès ont été tels que, dans une province conservatrice comme Kandahar, des jeunes filles ont participé à des compétitions internationales de basketball et remportèrent même une coupe de victoire. En l'espace de trois décennies, il s'agissait d'un progrès considérable. » Ghafoor Liwal est devenu un très grand poète de langue pachto. Dans ses textes, il n'oublie pas d'évoquer la condition terrible de ses sœurs afghanes privées d'éducation par ce qu'elles sont des femmes. « Lorsque les talibans arrivent au pouvoir en 1996, la guerre sous sa forme précédente a cessé, mais pour notre plus grand malheur, les talibans se sont immédiatement attaqué à l'éducation moderne. Les écoles existaient, mais pour les filles, toutes les possibilités ont disparu. Même l'éducation primaire a été interdite aux filles ; Seuls les garçons allaient à l'école, portant le turban, dans un contexte très difficile après une longue guerre civile. »   Pendant cette première période talibane, la liste des interdictions faîtes aux femmes est infinie. Interdiction d'aller à l'école, interdiction de sortir sans être entièrement recouverte par le hijab et sans être accompagnée d'un homme de la famille, interdiction de travailler et de voter, sans compter les lapidations à mort en place publique pour celles qui selon les Talibans ne respecteraient pas la loi islamique de la Charia. Homira Sabawoon est alors une jeune citadine de Kaboul âgée de 25 ans, grandie dans une famille à l'état d'esprit ouvert et progressiste. Elevée dans l'idée qu'une femme ne peut être véritablement indépendante que si elle possède une autonomie économique, et qu'une femme économiquement autonome ne peut être victime de personne. Homira a toujours cru en la liberté des femmes, convaincue que si elles étudiaient, elles pourraient travailler à l'avenir. C'est ainsi qu'elle crée l'école secrète, d'abord chez elle à Kaboul puis doit s'éloigner de la capitale trop dangereuse pour Laghman où la solidarité des voisons lui a permis d'éviter d'être arrêtée par les talibans. « Je me suis heurtée au problème du manque de livres. Même si je faisais beaucoup d'efforts pour enseigner au tableau. J'avais aussi des élèves qui avaient déjà terminé l'école mais ne voulaient pas perdre la possibilité d'apprendre. Je donnais les cours deux fois par jour : le matin de 10 h à 12 h et le soir après le dîner. Comme toutes les étudiantes étaient soit de jeunes enfants soit des femmes, venir le soir ne leur posait pas de problème. » L'arrivée de la République a été comme « ouvrir la porte de la cage pour un oiseau » se souvient Homira : soudain, la liberté s'est offerte et les femmes ont beaucoup progressé. Un avantage de son enseignement clandestin pour sa propre famille a été que, lors de l'arrivée de la République, sa fille a passé l'examen et a été directement admise en quatrième année, car elle avait reçu un enseignement rigoureux et régulier avec sa mère. Pendant 20 ans, des efforts intenses ont été faits par la République afghane. Tout d'abord, des établissements scolaires ont été construits dans tout le pays, ce qui constitue un grand acquis. Des milliers d'écoles ont été ouvertes afin que des millions de filles et de garçons puissent aller à l'école et à l'université, afin de recevoir un enseignement de haut niveau. Un énorme capital humain pour l'Afghanistan, construit sur plusieurs décennies. Lorsque les Talibans prennent à nouveau le pouvoir, ils trouvent un pays avec un système éducatif fonctionnel et un capital humain. « Malheureusement, cette fois encore, ils ont privé les filles de l'éducation. Cependant, les filles peuvent recevoir l'enseignement primaire jusqu'à la sixième classe, mais au-delà, elles sont exclues. C'est sans aucun doute un recul très dangereux et une injustice majeure contre les filles afghanes. » Une injustice majeure contre les filles afghanes et contre l'Afghanistan tout entière. Quel est l'avenir d'une nation qui détruit ses propres femmes, ses propres mères ? L'écrivain, poète, chercheur et ancien ambassadeur d'Afghanistan en Iran, Abdul Ghafoor Liwal nous rappelle combien les arguments des talibans n'ont aucune validité religieuse ou culturelle. « Le premier argument prétend que l'éducation des filles est interdite par la religion. Cet argument est invalide, car des milliers de savants religieux l'ont rejeté et de grandes institutions religieuses n'ont pas accepté ce récit. L'Islam n'interdit pas l'éducation des filles. Le second argument est culturel : ils disent que la culture afghane ne permet pas l'éducation des filles. C'est faux. Dans la culture afghane, l'éducation des filles a toujours existée, avec des conditions de sécurité et de protection. » Les femmes afghanes sont tributaires des lois féminicides talibanes. Mais comment notre témoin artiste et chanteuse Homira Sabawoon réussit elle à faire face à tant de violence et de négation de sa propre personne ? Pendant combien d'années ses études ont-elles été interrompu et comment a-t-elle trouvé la force de les reprendre en 2015, après la première période talibane, pendant la République ? « Au début, la musique me paraissait un simple passe-temps, mais ces 26 années de pause ont changé mon point de vue. J'en suis venue à penser que la musique est une nécessité pour une société, elle est la nourriture de l'âme, un besoin social et le meilleur moyen de transmettre un message. » Le retour des talibans au pouvoir est très décourageant pour les femmes afghanes. Cependant, Homira n'a pas baissé la tête, en s'appuyant sur ses expériences de résistances passées, à l'époque des moudjahidines, des premiers talibans et maintenant de leur retour. « Les talibans ont fermé les portes des écoles aux femmes en Afghanistan, ils leur ont interdit de travailler… et bien si l'oxygène était sous le contrôle des talibans, les femmes n'auraient même plus le droit de respirer. Mais comme le dit le poète Ghani Khan « Même si je vais au paradis, la vérité est que mon chemin est différent de celui du mollah. » En Afghanistan, l'exclusion des femmes de l'espace publique prive d'éducation plus de deux millions de filles. Le régime taliban met ainsi en péril le destin de toute une nation mais les femmes afghanes résistent et s'organisent à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur, avec notamment l'école secrète. Comme nous l'a delà dit la jeune Sana, il s'agit d'envisager l'avenir et de garder espoir. « Mes chères sœurs, ne soyez jamais découragées. Dieu a apporté cette situation et Dieu l'améliorera. Nous ne devons pas perdre notre espoir, car perdre notre espoir, c'est perdre l'espoir de la société, puisque la société se construit grâce aux femmes ».

FULL STREAM### March 2: Outbreak of War and Regional Volatility (1)XERXES I OF PERSIAHeadline: The Fog of War Descends Following US-Israeli Strikes on Iran (2)Summary: This file covers the chaotic initial hours of the war with Iranfollowing significant US and Israeli military strikes. Host John Batchelor and guests analyze the "long war" perspective, noting that while President Trump anticipates a conflict lasting four to five weeks, significant concerns exist regarding the absence of a ground game for regime change. The conflict has caused immediate global economic shockwaves, with oil and natural gas prices spiking as Qatari and Saudi energy production faces Iranian missile and drone threats. Reports of "friendly fire" emerge from Kuwait, where three American F-15s were downed by allied air defenses. Simultaneously, an "open war" has erupted on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, as Pakistan launches air strikes against the Taliban, claiming to have killed their supreme leader. Inside Iran, thousands of young people are reportedly taking to the streets to support the regime's collapse. (3)Guest(s): Bill Roggio (Foundation for the Defense of Democracies), Husain Haqqani (Former Pakistan Ambassador to the US), Jonathan Syeh (Foundation for the Defense of Democracies). (4)

A quiet little mistake at BYU sets off a surprisingly big reaction! When a drink at the Mormon-owned Brigham Young University turned out to contain green tea, it reopened the question of what the Mormon "Word of Wisdom" actually bans, and why a 19th-century health rule still causes confusion today. Frank and Dan unpack the green tea mix-up and the strange logic behind Mormon caffeine culture (because they most definitely do consume the stuff!!) Elsewhere in the episode: Congress launches a "Sharia Free America" caucus, anti-LGBTQ parents win a $1.5 million payout over school books, the Taliban burns musical instruments in Afghanistan, Kansas makes clergy mandatory reporters (with a major confession loophole), a Catholic bishop is accused of embezzling church funds for trips to a Tijuana brothel, and Tucker Carlson's new prayer-app sponsor sparks backlash from Christians.

durée : 00:23:57 - Cultures Monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - Cinq ans après le retour au pouvoir des talibans en Afghanistan, des milliers de décrets ont bouleversé la vie des Afghans, et surtout des Afghanes. Partout dans le pays, des femmes, mais aussi des hommes, tentent de préserver de très fragiles espaces de liberté au sein de la loi talibane. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Solène Chalvon-Fioriti Journaliste indépendante

D'après un rapport de plus de 50 pages de la Fondation Jean Jaurès et l'association equipop publié en début d'année 2023, le constat est sans appel. Les droits des femmes ont reculé un peu partout dans le monde dans le courant de l'année 2022.  En Afghanistan, depuis la prise du pouvoir par les Talibans en 2021, les femmes ont été plus que malmenées. Depuis mars 2022, il est devenu le seul pays au monde où les femmes n'ont pas accès au collège, au lycée et à l'université. De la même manière, pour promouvoir leur vision de la vertu, les gymnases ont été fermés. Dans quels pays les droits des femmes ont-ils particulièrement reculé ? Peut-on faire le même constat dans les pays occidentaux ? Comment lutter contre le recul des droits des femmes en Europe ? Écoutez la suite de cet épisode de "Maintenant vous savez". Un podcast Bababam Originals, écrit et réalisé par Samuel Lumbroso.  Première diffusion : mai 2023 À écouter aussi : ⁠Qu'est-ce que la précarité menstruelle ?⁠ ⁠A quoi servent les drones dans une guerre ?⁠ ⁠Qu'est-ce que le sexisme bienveillant ?⁠ Retrouvez tous les épisodes de ⁠"Maintenant vous savez".⁠ Suivez Bababam sur ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3-3-20261600  WORLDElizabeth Peek reports that Iran attacks Qatar's gas fields, causing European prices to soar by 50% as the continent relies on US liquified natural gas amidst a cold winter. 1.Elizabeth Peek reports that Democrats break tradition by opposing the administration during wartime, citing potential anti-Israel sentiment and risks to the upcoming midterms as the conflict with Iran escalates. 2.Judy Dempsey reports that the UAE raises combat readiness after intercepts over Dubai, while Europe faces depleted energy stocks and a lack of strategic clarity from Washington regarding the conflict. 3.Judy Dempsey reports that recent polls show US voters oppose intervention in Iran, while rumors of internal administration friction suggest a lack of unified strategy for the expanding war. 4.Joseph Sternberg reports that Kevin Warsh aims to reduce the Federal Reserve's $2.9 trillion in bank reserves, sparking a debate over the central bank's size relative to the economy. 5.Joseph Sternberg reports that a shrinking working-age population forces Germany to focus on productivity and innovation, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigates welfare state sustainability and potential brain drain. 6.Gregory Copley reports that gold and oil prices fluctuate as Pakistan strikes Taliban targets in Afghanistan and Israelexpands ground operations into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's resurgent military infrastructure. 7.Gregory Copley reports that Israeli missiles reportedly hit a meeting of Iran's Council of Experts, while the administration considers supporting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for a post-regime future. 8.Mary Kissel reports that Beijing watches US munitions depletion and asset movements, potentially using homeland distractions to prepare for future aggression against Taiwan or Philippine territory in Asia. 9.Mary Kissel reports that while Maduro is rendered, his lieutenants maintain control in Caracas, slow-walking transition efforts as Maria Corina Machado plans her return to lead the nation. 10.Jonathan Schanzer reports that IDF ground troops enter Lebanon to "clean house," targeting missile silos and leadership, while secret talks explore normalization between the two nations after Hezbollah's removal. 11.Jonathan Schanzer reports that Iran's attacks on neutral Gulf nations backfire, pushing previously hesitant allies like Qatar and Oman toward a unified front with Israel and the United States. 12.Bill Roggio reports that escalating border clashes result in the destruction of former US equipment, while Pakistanpressures the Afghan Taliban to restrain extremist groups attacking inside Pakistani territory. 13.Bill Roggio reports that the US exercises extreme caution with battle-hardened Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq, fearing retaliation against its small footprint of personnel and the Baghdad embassy. 14.Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo report that Secretary of State Rubio discusses a transition for the cash-strapped Cuban regime, while Venezuela's Rodriguez brothers continue to stall on releasing political prisoners. 15.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that President Lula faces domestic polling challenges and USsanctions while attempting to balance his leftist base's support for Iran with necessary trade relations with Trump. 16.

Gregory Copley reports that gold and oil prices fluctuate as Pakistan strikes Taliban targets in Afghanistan and Israelexpands ground operations into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's resurgent military infrastructure. 7.1896 PERSIA

From election security to ancient DNA, today's episode covers it all: Democrats worry ICE might show up at polling stations—what's really happening? The SAFE Act, blocked nominees, and voter roll controversies in red and blue states Texas political drama: Ken Paxton vs. Cornyn, Tallarico, and election chaos Grandma's shocking past: modern humans carry Neanderthal DNA, and interspecies breeding shaped us all How these discoveries rewrite everything you thought you knew about human evolution Politics, history, and science collide in a way that will blow your mind.

Today's episode is a whirlwind of politics, history, and science: Democrats panic over ICE showing up at polling places—what's really going on? Voter roll controversies, blocked SAFE Act, and Senate maneuvers stalling Trump nominees Texas election drama: Ken Paxton, Cornyn, Tallarico, and the chaos shaping midterms Grandma's surprising past: modern humans carry Neanderthal DNA, revealing interspecies breeding How new discoveries rewrite what we thought we knew about evolution and human ancestry From election security to ancient DNA, it's all in one wild, eye-opening episode.

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the hands of the United States marks the end of nearly four decades of authoritarian theocracy in Iran. Hawk reads and analyzes a piece from The Atlantic by Karim Sadjadpour examining Khamenei's life, his ruthless consolidation of power through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and how the Islamic Republic of Iran was built on three ideological pillars: death to America, death to Israel, and the forced covering of women. Drawing direct parallels to the Taliban in Afghanistan, Hawk walks through the Taliban's systematic oppression of women since retaking power in 2021, from banning girls from school after age 12 to prohibiting women from appearing in public without a burka. The comparison extends to white Christian nationalism, Project 2025, and the Heritage Foundation, examining how fundamentalist religion across Islam, Christianity, and other faiths has long been weaponized by insecure men to control and silence women and girls. The IRGC's role as Khamenei's political and economic power base mirrors how Trump has used loyal institutions to consolidate control. Eric Hoffer's observation that mass movements require belief in a devil, not God, applies as much to MAGA's targeting of immigrants, trans people, and the left as it did to Khamenei's America. The Iranian government's killing of 7,000 to 10,000 protesters over economic grievances, while spending on proxy wars instead of healthcare, parallels Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP alongside a $200 billion ICE budget. Khamenei lived by death to America and death to Israel. Those are exactly the forces that killed him. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

En Marge de l‘actualités focalisé à juste titre sur la guerre en Iran, il est un autre conflit moins médiatisé. Cela fait 6 jours Pakistan, qui est une puissance nucléaire, a déclaré être en guerre ouverte avec son voisin l'Afghanistan. Islamabad a procédé à plusieurs frappes sur Kaboul Kandahar et le sud-est de l'Afghanistan, en réponse à une attaque survenue la veille contre des bases militaires pakistanaises, le 27 février dernier. Même si l'intensité des affrontements semble avoir diminué il n'y a aucun signe que les deux belligérants cherchent à faire marche arrière. Ces affrontements ont tué au moins 42 civils, et fait 104 blessés, du côté afghan, a affirmé, mardi 3 mars, selon la Mission d'assistance des Nations unies en Afghanistan. Cette rivalité entre les deux voisins ne date pas d'hier et l'on se demande ce soir si le Pakistan et l'Aghanistan sont voué à être irréconciliable. Pour en débattre Jean Yves Berthault, ancien ambassadeur de France en Afghanistan. Conseiller politique de la Mission spéciale de l'ONU en Afghanistan. Chef de la Mission diplomatique française à Kaboul de 1998 à 2001. Auteur du livre « Déjeuner avec les Talibans - révélations d'un diplomate », éditions Saint-Simon Jean-Luc Racine, directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS, et chercheur senior au think tank Asia Centre

Jauna realitāte - karš Tuvajos Austrumos. ASV un Izraēlas triecieni Irānā turpinās. Makrons paziņo par nepieciešamību palielināt Francijas kodolgalviņu skaitu. Pakistāna veikusu jaunu gaisa triecienu sēriju pa Afganistānas teritoriju, afgāņi atbild ar uzbrukumiem Pakistānas robežposteņiem. Aktualitātes analizē Ģeopolitikas pētījumu centra vadītājs Māris Andžāns un politologs Veiko Spolītis. Irāna rāda zobus pārspēkam Pēc tam, kad Izraēlas raķetes trāpījums 28. februārī bija laupījis dzīvību Irānas augtākajam vadonim Alī Hāmenejī, nomināli viņa funkcijas līdz jauna islāma republikas virsvadītāja iecelšanai uzņēmās Pagaidu vadības padome, kurā ietilpst Irānas prezidents Masuds Pezeškjāns, Irānas tiesu varas augstākais vadītājs Gulāmhuseins Mohsenī-Ežeī un Irānas konstitūcijas sargu padomes loceklis Alirezā Arafi. Tomēr pēdējās dienās izplatījies viedoklis, ka faktiski Irānas režīma priekšgalā jau kopš asiņainās masu protestu apspiešanas janvārī atrodas Augstākās nacionālās drošības padomes sekretārs, atvaļinātais Islāma revolūcijas sargu korpusa ģenerālis Alī Laridžāni. Tieši viņš pirmdienas vakarā, reaģējot uz Savienoto Valstu prezidenta Donalda Trampa izteikumiem par iespējamu sarunu atsākšanu, paziņoja, ka Irāna ar amerikāņiem nekādas sarunas nevedīs. Lai arī amerikāņu un izraēliešu raķetes turpina pārvērst drupu kaudzēs Irānas militāros un administratīvos objektus, un bez augstākā līdera Hāmenejī nogalināto sarakstā ir arī Islāma revolūcijas sargu korpusa komandieris, aizsardzības ministrs, bruņoto spēku ģenerālštāba priekšnieks un vēl kādi desmit augsta ranga militāristi, Teherāna, vismaz savās ārējās izpausmēs, ietur kareivīgu stāju. Irānas raķešu un aviācijas triecienu mērķi ir ne vien Izraēla un Savienoto Valstu militārie un diplomātiskie objekti reģionā, bet arī naftas un gāzes pārstrādes, transporta, arī biznesa un tūrisma infrastruktūra Apvienotajos Arābu emirātos, Saūda Arābijā, Bahreinā, Kuveitā, Katarā un Omānā, tāpat britu militārā bāze Kiprā. Aktivizējušies Irānas sabiedrotie: Libānā bāzētais grupējums „Hezbollah” sācis apšaudīt ar raķetēm Izraēlas ziemeļu rajonus, Irākas šiītu militārie grupējumi ar lidrobotiem uzbrukuši viņu valstī izvietotajām amerikāņu militārajām bāzēm, tiek ziņots, ka Jemenas hutiešu nemiernieki plānojot atsākt uzbrukumus kuģiem Adenas līcī un Sarkanajā jūrā. Pret „Hezbollah” Izraēla jau izvērsusi plaša mēroga karadarbību, kas ietver arī sauszemes operācijas. Irāna vērsusi gaisa triecienus arī pa kurdu autonomijas teritorijām Irākas ziemeļos, jo šeit bāzējas tās režīmam naidīgas kurdu nemiernieku grupas, kas apvienojušās Irānas Kurdistānas Politisko spēku koalīcijā. Kurdu minoritāte Irānas ziemeļos ir tā, kas pirmām kārtām varētu izvērst bruņotu cīņu pret Teherānas varu. Kā jau tika sagaidīts, jūras transporta pārtraukšana Hormuzā likusi pakāpties naftas un sašķidrinātās gāzes cenām globālajā tirgū, tomēr par kādu paniku šai ziņā runāt nenākas. Pirms karadarbības sākuma tirgos valdīja šo resursu pārprodukcija, un lielākie patērētāji kā ASV un Ķīna ir izveidojuši rezerves, kas šobrīd amortizē situāciju. Pakistānai savs „pārmācīšanas karš” Nu jau labu laiku spriedzi Pakistānas valdības un Afganistānā valdošā talibu režīma starpā rada teroristu grupas, kuras rod patvērumu Afganistānā, rīkojot uzbrukumus Pakistānas teritorijā. Lielākā no šīm grupām ir džihāda kaujinieku struktūra Pakistānas Talibans, kas gan nav organizatoriski vienota ar saviem vārdabrāļiem Kabulā, tomēr idejiski un vēsturiski gan. Jau pagājušā gada oktobrī Pakistāna veica gaisa triecienus pa teroristu objektiem Afganistānā, tai skaitā galvaspilsētā Kabulā, kam sekoja vairākas dienas ilgas sadursmes uz robežas. Tad viss beidzās ar trauslu pamieru, taču šī gada februārī Pakistāna piedzīvoja vairākus terora aktus gan Pakistānas Talibana, gan divu citu teroristu struktūru – Islāma valsts un beludžu nacionālistu organizācijas Beludžistānas Atbrīvošanas armija – izpildījumā. Uzbrukumos dzīvību zaudēja vairāk nekā piecdesmit cilvēku, gan militārpersonas, gan civiliedzīvotāji. 21. februārī Pakistāna īstenoja savus jau iepriekš izteiktos brīdinājumus un veica jaunu gaisa triecienu sēriju pa Afganistānas teritoriju. Oficiālā Islamabada apgalvoja, ka mērķēts tikai pa teroristu bāzēm, taču afgāņu puse un arī Apvienoto Nāciju misija vēstīja par upuriem arī starp mierīgajiem iedzīvotājiem, tai skaitā bērniem. Gluži tāpat kā iepriekšējo reizi sekoja afgāņu uzbrukumi Pakistānas robežposteņiem, pēc kam pakistāniešu gaisa un arī sauszemes spēku triecieni tika vērsti nu jau pret Afganistānas bruņoto spēku objektiem – munīcijas noliktavām, komandpunktiem, kazarmām – gan pierobežas provincēs, gan galvaspilsētā Kabulā un otrā lielākajā valsts pilsētā Kandahārā. Talibiem netrūkst kaujas spara un fanātisma, viņu spēki rūdījušies divdesmit gadus ilgā un galu galā panākumiem vaiņagotā cīņā pret amerikāņu un to sabiedroto okupācijas spēkiem. Šī pieredze ietver labas kaujas lidrobotu izmantošanas prasmes, ko jau nācies sajust uz savas ādas pierobežā dislocētajiem pakistāniešu spēkiem. Pakistānas pusē ir nospiedošs militāri tehniskais pārsvars. Marta sākumā pakistāniešu gaisa spēki vairākkārt bombardējuši nozīmīgo Bagramas aviobāzi, kuru Afganistānai savulaik uzbūvēja Padomju Savienība; neliela Afganistānas pierobežas teritorija nonākusi pakistāniešu spēku rokās. Kā tiek atzīmēts, konflikta attīstību veicina arī vispārējais starptautiskais fons, kad pasaules uzmanība koncentrēta Persijas līča rajonā un neviens īsti nav gatavs veltīt uzmanību šim karam Āzijas vidienē. Kodollietussargs „Made in France” Prezidenta Emanuela Makrona uzstāšanās šo pirmdien, 2. martā, Īllongas kodolzemūdeņu bāzē Bretaņā, Francijas rietumu piekrastē, tiek uzlūkota kā lūzuma punkts franču kodolpolitikā. Kopš aukstā kara baigām valsts atomieroču potenciāla palielināšana faktiski bijusi tabu tēma, bet pirmdien šis tabu tika lauzts. Kā paziņoja Makrons, šobrīd, kad Krievija izvērsusi klaju militāro agresiju, nozīmīgi augušas Ķīnas ģeopolitiskās ambīcijas, bet Savienoto Valstu aizsardzības prioritātes strauji mainījušās, Francijas kodolgalviņu skaita palielināšana ir nepieciešamība. Pie tam, kā uzsvēra Francijas vadītājs, franču kodolatturēšanas programma kļūst par visas Eiropas kopēju rūpi. Viņš uzskaitīja sabiedrotos, ar kuriem Francijai šai ziņā jau ir konkrēti sadarbības plāni: Vācija, Polija, Grieķija, Nīderlande, Beļģija, Dānija un Zviedrija. Nav grūti pamanīt, ka ģeogrāfiski šī valstu grupa koncentrējas Baltijas jūras un Ziemeļjūras baseinā. Visciešākā sadarbība plānota ar Vāciju, un tajā pašā 2. martā tika publiskota prezidenta Makrona un kanclera Merca kopīga deklarācija par franču–vācu kodolvadības darba grupas izveidi. Šo franču „kodollietussarga” izplešanu virs pārējo apvienotās Eiropas partneru galvām Francijas prezidents nodēvēja par „izvērsto atturēšanu”. Prezidents gan nepiemirsa norādīt, ka šī iniciatīva nekādi neesot uzlūkojama kā alternatīva NATO kodolatturēšanas spējām, bet gan kā to papildinājums. Kaut ekspertu vērtējuma Makrona uzstāšanās bija veiksmīga, labi līdzsvarojot Francijas nacionālo un Eiropas kopējo interešu motīvus, viņš, protams, saņēma paredzamu kritiku no pašmāju politiķiem, tai skaitā Nacionālās kustības līdera Žordāna Bardellas, kuru uzskata par visai reālu Makrona pēcteci prezidenta krēslā. Tas ir vēl viens faktors, kas liek prezidētam steigties, lai šī iniciatīva būt jau gana tālu attīstīta un nākamais Elizejas pils saimnieks nevarētu to viegli likvidēt. „Nākamais pusgadsimts būs kodolieroču laikmets, un Francija tajā spēlēs savu pilnvērtīgo lomu, turpinot vairot savus spēkus,” pirmdienas runas noslēgumā pauda Emanuels Makrons. Šobrīd Francijai ir apmēram trīssimt kodolgalviņas, ar kurām aprīkotas ballistiskās raķetes uz četrām „Triomphant” tipa atomzemūdenēm, kā arī spārnotās raķetes uz daudzfunkcionālajiem iznīcinātājiem „Rafale”.   Sagatavoja Eduards Liniņš.

En Marge de l‘actualités focalisé à juste titre sur la guerre en Iran, il est un autre conflit moins médiatisé. Cela fait 6 jours Pakistan, qui est une puissance nucléaire, a déclaré être en guerre ouverte avec son voisin l'Afghanistan. Islamabad a procédé à plusieurs frappes sur Kaboul Kandahar et le sud-est de l'Afghanistan, en réponse à une attaque survenue la veille contre des bases militaires pakistanaises, le 27 février dernier. Même si l'intensité des affrontements semble avoir diminué il n'y a aucun signe que les deux belligérants cherchent à faire marche arrière. Ces affrontements ont tué au moins 42 civils, et fait 104 blessés, du côté afghan, a affirmé, mardi 3 mars, selon la Mission d'assistance des Nations unies en Afghanistan. Cette rivalité entre les deux voisins ne date pas d'hier et l'on se demande ce soir si le Pakistan et l'Aghanistan sont voué à être irréconciliable. Pour en débattre Jean Yves Berthault, ancien ambassadeur de France en Afghanistan. Conseiller politique de la Mission spéciale de l'ONU en Afghanistan. Chef de la Mission diplomatique française à Kaboul de 1998 à 2001. Auteur du livre « Déjeuner avec les Talibans - révélations d'un diplomate », éditions Saint-Simon Jean-Luc Racine, directeur de recherche émérite au CNRS, et chercheur senior au think tank Asia Centre

3-2-20261971 HAHNAZ SQUARE, TEHRANHusain Haqqani critiques inconsistent US leadership and the "fog of war," expressing skepticism that air strikes alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or planning. Guest: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani. 1.Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: Husain Haqqani, Bill Roggio. 2.Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio puzzle over Houthi restraint despite solidarity with Iran, questioning if capabilities are depleted or being held for strategic reasons. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 3.Bridget Toomey details Iraqi militia drone attacks and embassy protests, highlighting Iran's deep influence over Iraqisecurity forces and the potential for further regional chaos. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 4.Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the decapitation of Iran's leadership and explores potential coalition governments, including the possible return of the exiled Crown Prince. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 5.Malcolm Hoenlein describes the fluid situation in Lebanon as Hezbollah reactivates, while discussing global economic adjustments and the potential for increased OPEC oil production. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 6.Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain James Fanell. 7.Rick Fisher warns of Chinese involvement in Iranian air defenses and the possible transfer of hypersonic missiles, which could escalate the conflict into a stalemate. Guest: Gordon Chang, Rick Fisher. 8.Jonathan Sayeh highlights the revolutionary mindset of young Iranians celebrating the Ayatollah's death, suggesting they are waiting for clear instructions to reclaim their country. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 9.Jonathan Sayeh details a four-to-five-week military campaign to deplete Iran's missile stockpiles and leadership, paving the way for a potential civilian-led revolutionary uprising. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 10.Edmond Fitton-Brown discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbors like Qatar and the UAE, noting the effectiveness of regional air defenses against Iranian drones. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 11.Experts explore the risks of regime change in Iran, citing historical failures and the country's ethnic complexities while considering the role of the exiled monarchy. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 12.John Hardie explains Russia's marginal influence in the Iran crisis, noting Putin's cautious attempt to balance ties with Trump while focusing resources on Ukraine. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 13.Discussion focuses on how the Middle East conflict might divert US interceptor missiles from Ukraine, impacting the ongoing war of attrition against Russian forces. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 14.Ahmad Sharawi analyzes Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf civilian infrastructure to pressure the US into de-escalation, despite regional air defenses intercepting many attacks. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 15.Ahmad Sharawi reports on prisoner exchanges between Damascus and the Druze, suggesting a path toward decentralized stability and minority rights in a war-torn Syria. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 16.

It's Tuesday, March 3, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson, Timothy Reed and Adam McManus Taliban back in control in Afghanistan After 20 years of U.S. conflict in Afghanistan, the Taliban is back in control. Here's the latest. The Associated Press reports that the new Afghan penal code allows husbands to beat their wives, criminalizes criticism of the nation's leadership, and bans education for women beyond primary school.  And the Afghan-Pakistani War is heating up. According to recent numbers from Afghan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, 415 soldiers with the Taliban have died and 580 have been injured. Republicans support and Democrats oppose Iranian attack Here in the United States, there's a sharp partisan divide with Americans concerning the latest war with Iran.   An Ipsos/Reuters survey finds that 55% of Republican voters are in favor of the U.S. attack on Iran. Only 13% opposed it. And 7% of Democrats support the attack while 74% oppose.  Thus far, as of Monday — the casualties racking up in the war include 555 Iranian deaths, 31 Lebanese deaths, 10 Israeli deaths, and 4 American deaths.  Time on Doomsday Clock Ever heard of The Doomsday Clock?  Sponsored by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, it warns the public about how close we are to destroying our world with dangerous technologies of our own making. It is a metaphor, a reminder, of the perils we must address if we are to survive on the planet. As of January 2026, the Doomsday Clock was moved to T-minus 85 seconds.  That's down from 17 minutes in 1992, and 5 minutes in 2012.   China, Russia, and France's place in the nuclear arms race Recent estimates put China's spending on its nuclear arsenal at $12.5 to $14 billion for 2024 and 2025. The communist country is outspending every nation except the United States. News reports point to Russia's development of a nuclear weapon to be detonated in space. And, just yesterday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to increase the size of the French nuclear arsenal, as the second nuclear arms race progresses. Psalm 46:8-9 instructs us to “Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has made desolations in the Earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the Earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariot in the fire.” Evidence a Mexican cartel bribe Mexican politicians Mexico's El Universal newspaper carried pictures of the ledgers found in the cabin of the late drug lord Nemesio Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.” The ledgers included references to Mexico's Attorney General's Office as well as members of military and state agencies.   Mexican journalists have explained that the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has bankrolled political campaigns of Mexico's ruling party members in the National Regeneration Movement in exchange for relative immunity,  reports Breitbart. War Secretary Hegseth ends cooperation with woke Ivy League schools As The Worldview reported last month, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth cut ties between Harvard and the Pentagon, discontinuing military-sponsored and funding of graduate-level education programs.  Now, the War Department has announced no more cooperation with the rest of Ivy League schools. Secretary Hegseth explained the reason for this. HEGSETH: “Our senior service colleges have always been expected to act in the interest of this principle, to transform our senior war fighters into strategic thinkers, capable of mastering the complexities of modern warfare, and leading our joint force to victory at every echelon. Unfortunately, this sacred trust has been broken in this military's professional military education system. “For decades, the Ivy League, and similar institutions, have gorged themselves on a trust fund of American taxpayer dollars, only to become factories of anti-American resentment and military disdain. They've taken our best and brightest, the men and women who pledged their lives to this nation, and subjected them to a curriculum of contempt. “They've replaced the study of victory and pragmatic realism with the promotion of ‘wokeness' and weakness, they've traded true intellectual rigor for radical dogma, sacrificing free expression for the suffocating confines of leftist ideology.” As of last week, the Pentagon has also reached an agreement with Scouting America (including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts), to move away from what they call “diversity initiatives” and woke policies. Trust in U.S. government at 17% Among Americans, trust in the federal government has hit its lowest levels in seven decades — now at 17%. That's down from 77% in 1964, according to Pew Research's latest numbers. Oregon Democrats block bill to protect babies who survive abortions Oregon Democrats blocked a bill that would have given babies a chance to survive after a failed abortion. House Bill 4087, or the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, mandated that infants who survived a botched abortion be afforded the “same degree of professional skill, care and diligence … that a reasonably diligent and conscientious health care practitioner would render to any other child born alive at the same gestational age.” Oregon Right To Life Executive Director Lois Anderson  laid out the inhumanity of the state's abortion law. ANDERSON: “Later abortions are currently legal in Oregon. There are no restrictions, no protections for unborn babies up until birth. And even if they survive an abortion procedure, they are not protected and required to be given medical treatment. “We know, from not only polling, but anecdotal information, and all of these candidates and discussing with Oregonians, that they would support this kind of legislation.” Micah 6:8 reminds us to “to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.” “I Can Only Imagine 2” movie lands #3 at the Box Office And finally, “I Can Only Imagine 2,” hit movie theaters this past weekend. The sequel focuses on the Christian band MercyMe and its famous “Even If” song, which lead singer Bart Millard said was written during a tough period in his life.   “I know You're able and I know You can Save through the fire with Your mighty hand But even if You don't My hope is You alone I know the sorrow, and I know the hurt Would all go away if You'd just say the word But even if You don't My hope is You alone” In 2014, Bart Millard and his wife learned that their young son, Sam, had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a chronic and life-threatening autoimmune disease. Sam's blood sugar levels were dangerously high, and he was hospitalized. Doctors warned that managing the disease would be lifelong and complex. For Bart, who had spent years singing about faith and trust in God, the situation shook him deeply. He later admitted that he struggled emotionally and spiritually. The crisis forced him to confront hard questions about faith in the face of suffering — especially when prayers do not bring immediate healing. Listen to comments he made to CBN. MILLARD: “These two songs in particular, “Imagine” and “Even If,” were written out of some difficult seasons of my life. Not all songs are written that way, but my therapy is working issues out through my songs. The ones that mean the most to me have come out of some pretty painful places and been therapeutic for me.” The idea for the song “Even If” came from Daniel 3:16-18. It says, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to King Nebuchadnezzar, ‘We do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter.  If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and He will deliver us from your Majesty's hand. But even if He does not, we want you to know, your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.'” “I Can Only Imagine 2” was #3 at the box office, grossing around $8 million. Watch the trailer and get your tickets at the website  www.ICanOnlyImagine.com. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, March 3rd, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ. Extra print story U.S. State Dept shedding the light of freedom for Europe The U.S. State Department is on the verge of launching an online portal to fight European censorship. The site, Freedom.gov, will allow Europeans to access content that has been banned by the European Union.  The Times reported, “This includes criticism of the Online Safety Act in the UK and the European Union's Digital Services Act, which force platforms to remove illegal content and harmful speech or face steep fines.” One official at the State Department added, “Digital freedom is a priority for the State Department, and that includes the proliferation of privacy and censorship-circumvention technologies like Virtual Private Networks.” 

NEWS WEAKLY 203 – March 3, 2026Everything escalates, no one learns, and somehow the only consistent casualties are civilians.This week, News Weakly looks at the wars you are obsessing over, the wars you have forgotten, and the deeply online way Australians are processing both.Top Stories of the WeekPakistan vs Afghanistan: The War You Forgot Was HappeningCross-border strikes, Taliban accusations, militant blowback and strategic depth coming home to roost. A conflict with decades of history that barely trends, even as both sides accuse the other of harbouring terrorists.Iran, Israel, America and Everyone Having an OpinionKhamenei is dead. Strikes escalate. American bases get hit. Diaspora celebrations clash with anti-war outrage. From Iranian expats to The Greens, Labor, pro-Israel hawks and The Australian's columnists, everyone finds a way to cheer something while claiming the moral high ground.Bad vs Bad: How We Turn Foreign Wars into Domestic Culture WarsWhat happens when geopolitical catastrophe becomes suburb-specific moral panic? A look at how Australian political factions filter Middle East conflict through their own tribal lenses.Quote of the Week“You can oppose illegal wars and also oppose theocratic fascists. But that requires holding multiple uncomfortable truths at once.”Support the ShowIf you enjoy News Weakly and want to support the show, head over to Patreon at patreon.com/samishah. Paying members get ad-free episodes and bonus content.Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music “Historic Anticipation” by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kể từ khi Taliban nắm quyền kiểm soát Afghanistan vào năm 2021, Trung Quốc đã chi phối ngành khai thác mỏ của quốc gia này. Tuy nhiên, các khu mỏ, chủ yếu nằm dọc hai bên biên giới Afghanistan-Tajikistan, hiện đang trở thành những bãi mìn chết chóc.Xem thêm.

Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: Husain Haqqani, Bill Roggio. 2.

Preview for later today: Hussein Haqqani explains Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, citing failed relations and the threat of Pakistani Taliban terrorist attacks.1865 PAKISTAN ARMY

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Pakistani military jets have hit targets inside Afghanistan, bombing parts of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia, as open military conflict surged between the two countries. Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, said Islamabad's patience had run out and declared the neighbours at "open war" following months of tit-for-tat clashes and heavy losses for both sides. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies.Also: the BBC has obtained a video that shows how Israeli soldiers shot a Palestinian boy and stood around as he bled to death. Netflix drops out of the bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery, leaving Paramount as the top contender to acquire the legacy studio. As former US President Bill Clinton prepares to testify before a Congressional committee investigating the fall-out from the Epstein files, his wife Hillary, who appeared before the panel on Thursday, says her husband's connection with Epstein ended several years before anything about the sex offender's criminal activities came to light. In a landmark trial in Los Angeles, the woman at the heart of a case against social media giants says she became addicted to their platforms aged six. The British Labour government suffers a by-election defeat in key political test for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. How Pokémon's 30th anniversary is being marked worldwide. And we test our spelling skills after a survey reveals the words British pupils most struggle with.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First—The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem is urging staff to leave Israel immediately if they wish to do so, a significant move that signals Washington is urgently bracing for potential escalation with Iran as diplomacy falters. Later in the show—Pakistan is now declaring “open war” after launching air and ground strikes across Afghanistan, hitting Taliban military targets in Kabul and Kandahar. The escalation follows retaliatory drone attacks by the Taliban along the border, with competing claims of heavy casualties. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promo code PDB at checkout. Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava—download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Thursday night, Pakistan's military fended off attacks by the Taliban along its border with Afghanistan in the latest outburst of tensions between the two neighbors. Also, Cuban border patrol fired on a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban territorial waters this week, killing four people and wounding others, at a time when tensions between the island and the US have increased. And, some organizations in Nigeria have released AI-powered chatbots that can provide mental health services amid a shortage of psychiatrists in the country. Plus, Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Plus: Anthropic says it won't relax its AI safety measures in the face of the Pentagon's ultimatum. And Pakistan says it's in open war with Afghanistan over cross-border Taliban attacks. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

//The Wire//1300Z February 27, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: FINAL PREPARATIONS BEGIN FOR COMBAT OPERATIONS IN MIDDLE EAST. US MILITARY SHOOTS DOWN BORDER PATROL DRONE IN FRIENDLY FIRE INCIDENT. CONFLICT FLARES UP AGAIN BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Middle East: As of this morning, Chinese satellite imagery indicates that Al-Udeid Airbase has been fully evacuated of tanker aircraft, with only a small number of other airframes remaining at this location. The *FORD* CSG has arrived on station off the coast of Israel, and most of the movement of fighter aircraft has slowed to a crawl, as all of the aircraft that have been forward-deployed throughout the region are in their final staging areas, awaiting the launch of the operation.Western Asia: Border clashes between the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan have flared up again, as intense fighting has been reported along the border in the east. Pakistani forces have bombed a few ammo dumps in the Afghan district in Nangarhar, with Taliban forces responding in kind by shooting at Pakistani observation posts along the border. Taliban forces have also claimed to have conducted drone strikes of their own, with improvised explosive drones being used to target several Pakistani military installations overnight.-HomeFront-Texas: Yesterday evening a friendly-fire shootdown incident was reported involving US military forces shooting down a Customs and Border Patrol drone, which was conducting patrols along the southern US border.Analyst Comment: Many details have not been provided on this shootdown incident just yet, however it looks like a CBP drone was operating along the border in the vicinity of Fort Hancock, and due to a lack of deconfliction measures they shot down one of their own drones using a laser-based defense system similar to the system that was being used in El Paso last week.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In the Middle East, so far everything is lining up for the next potential strike window to open up sometime this weekend, with weather conditions throughout Iran being favorable for most military operations. Lunar illumination is good, and there are no cloud ceilings throughout the nation for the next few days.This morning diplomatic efforts to draw down forces throughout the region continue as well. American Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sent an email to staffers at the Embassy this morning, telling them that departure is authorized, and that anyone who wants to leave "should do so today". This timeline lines up with the American tradition of conducting strikes after the stock markets close on Friday, though as to the exact hour of the operation beginning, it's anyone's guess. More broadly, we're now in the most optimal targeting window, and this window will be open for the next few days.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2undergroundDisclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report.//END REPORT//

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Corinne Fisher does a deep dive on the biggest take aways from Trumps State Of The Union address on Tuesday, recaps her trip to Albany for the Tax The Rich rally, her trip to Arizona for Pagent To The People and her harrowing journey home, The Taliban ruling that it's legal for men to beat their wives if no bones are broken, dogs are being forced to have strokes, the Jalisco Cartel going to war with the army in Mexico, the fake news about Ghislaine in Canada, Trumps Surgeon General nominee, Congress shutting down a war powers measure and so much more!SUBSCRIBE TO THE PATREON:https://patreon.com/WithoutACountry?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFOLLOW WITHOUT A COUNTRY ON IG: @withoutacountryppodcastFOLLOW CORINNE ON IG: @philanthropygalFOLLOW MIKE ON IG: @themharringtonFOLLOW ALONG WITH THE STORIES HERE:Best of the State of the Unionhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/5-unforgettable-moments-from-trumps-record-breaking-state-union-address?cmpid=email_push%7CTop5SOTUMoments_0225%7C&lid=v3dqnnw1v8jwCOULD BE WORSEhttps://san.com/media-miss/talibans-new-criminal-code-allows-wife-beating-if-bones-not-broken-report/CUTIES CORNERhttps://blog.whitecoatwaste.org/2026/02/18/wcw-investigation-lab-funded-by-nih-and-nsf-induces-most-severe-stroke-in-dogs-at-university-of-chicago/https://support.peta.org/page/78730/action/1?locale=en-USGUUURLMEXICOhttps://www.nbcnews.com/world/mexico/jalisco-new-generation-cartel-leader-killed-rcna260184Cubans Kill Floridianhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-launches-probe-after-cuba-kills-4-aboard-us-flagged-speedboat-near-keysGHISLAINE MAXWELL NOT IN CANADAhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/ai-video-quebec-city-maxwell-9.7104284SURGEON GENERAL NOMINEEhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/well/casey-means-surgeon-general.htmlhttps://www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02/meet-the-influencer-trump-wants-in-charge-of-us-health.htmlWar Powers in Iranhttps://thehill.com/homenews/house/5753315-trump-iran-military-force-resolution-fails/DNC “Autopsy”https://newrepublic.com/post/206911/dnc-2024-election-autopsy-kamala-harris-gazaSnow Patrolhttps://www.thefp.com/p/new-york-city-zohran-mamdani-socialist-snow-shovelingMAHA Momshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/us/politics/maha-moms-glyphosate-roundup-robert-kennedy.htmlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address last night, Europe's largest investment banks delivered their highest trading revenues in at least a decade in 2025, and UK self-driving start-up Wayve has raised $1.2bn in new funding. Plus, people are returning to Afghanistan in droves, but there are questions over whether the country can support this massive influx.Mentioned in this podcast:European traders celebrate decade-beating performanceUK AI start-up Wayve raises $1.2bn from carmakers and Big TechMillions of people are returning to Taliban-run AfghanistanFind a discounted subscription to FT.com here: ft.com/briefingsaleNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted and edited by Marc Filippino, and produced by Fiona Symon, Victoria Craig and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michael Lello and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Lee Anderson is considered one of the great foreign correspondents of our time. Since the late 1980s, his on-the-ground reporting in Afghanistan has provided invaluable insight into decades of conflict and political upheaval. For The New Yorker magazine he covered the US-backed Mujahideen's insurrection in Kabul, was an eyewitness to the new war launched by the US against the Taliban and their Al-Qaeda allies within days of the 9/11 attacks, and reported on the supposed quick and easy victory of America while Osama bin Laden was still in hiding.  On February 10, Anderson joins us in person to reflect on his decades-long career, throughout which he has traced the missteps of the US-led war in Afghanistan, now widely regarded as one of the greatest foreign policy failures of the modern era.  Join us live at the Kiln Theatre and ask your questions in the audience  Q&A. ---If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full ad free conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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