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As a journalist reporting on Afghan women's rights, Zahra Joya was forced to flee Afghanistan when the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Through her platform Rukhshana Media, Joya is now determined to give a voice to the women of Afghanistan. With Afghanistan becoming increasingly less accessible to the international media, Afghan women's stories are rarely covered. As a result, Afghan women's voices are not only silenced at home, but overlooked by the rest of the world too. Today, journalist and Time Woman of the Year Zahra Joya will outline the current situation in Afghanistan and the role of female reporters. How do you secure their safety while at the same time make sure their stories are heard? Last January, the International Criminal Court requested arrest warrants for the supreme leader of the Taliban and the chief justice of Afghanistan, on the grounds that their persecution of women is a crime against humanity. What sign does this give for the future? And what is the responsibility of the international community?Supported by Vfonds.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The moderator gives a brief introduction. You know, the Baluch problem started in 1833 when the British basically wanted to expand their imperial empire to Afghanistan. And there are two routes to Afghanistan. One is to Baluchistan, one is to NWFP. And they tried it through that route, the other route, and they faced basically drastic humiliation.   When the army went in, basically one man was left alive to take the message, don't bother coming to Afghanistan, in a sense. But then they tried to come through Baluchistan and the Baluch people resisted. So the British played the game of basically, I want to lay a railway line, I want to lay a telegraph line. The current border between Pakistan and Iran, which is inside Baluchistan, is the General Gord Smith's telegraph line. Okay. And to cut this story short, basically the British divided us first on this line. It's a long story, I don't wanna go through it.    And then in 1928, basically Iran took that part and made it part of Iran. And In 1967, Pakistan was formed. Then the other part of Balochistan, in 1947, March 1948, Pakistan mobilized troops, backed fully by the British at the time, and occupied us. And thus, basically, we're the nutshell of history again. The other part of Ghatia, which was in Afghanistan, the British divided us on that line as well. And also, Afghanistan gave compensation to the British in the second and third Afghan war. So those territories are inside Balochistan, but we regard them as Afghan territories, so we don't regard them as ours. But we will release them. It's not in our control at the moment. When we're an independent Balochistan, obviously we will give Afghanistan their territory back and so on and so forth mutually. With Afghanistan, we always had a very good relationship. It's just that Pakistan and Iran is our problem. Recorded: 2023-08-23  Duration: 01:01:45   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balochistan    #Baluchistan #Genocide #Pakistan #Iran #BritishImperialism #HumanRights   Our published content is on our podcast host http://democracycast.libsyn.com    Send Listener feedback by sending an email to:    democracycast@earthlink.net    http://www.DemocracyWatchNews.org  https://twitter.com/dwatchnews?lang=en    https://facebook.com/dwatchnews    https://www.instagram.com/democracywatchnews/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/35464830  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhWxBiRG-01eLS9A_vlVuA    We also augment the news on Twitter globally Asia-Eastern Augments/covers news for West Asia, North Africa & Central Asia #democracy #HumanRights #PressFreedom #environment #OpenGov Asia-Pacific Augments/covers news for South & SE Asia, & The Pacific  #HumanRights #PressFreedom #Environment #OpenGov #News #East Europe Augments/covers news throughout Europe  #Democracy #HumanRights #PressFreedom #PublicPolicy #MediaEthics #environment #transparency International  Augments/covers news for more than 190 countries each month.  An independent-global news-service, Democracy Watch News covers #democracy #HumanRights #NonviolentConflict #PressFreedom #journalism #mediaEthics #Environment. Latin America & South Atlantic Augments/covers news for Latin America & South Atlantic. #HumanRights #OpenGov #PressFreedom #NonviolentConflict #Environment in #SouthAmerica #Caribbean #CentralAmerica. North America Augments/covers news for USA Canada Mexico and the North Pacific. #Mexico #Canada #USA stories/events affecting #democracy #humanrights #journalism #opengov #environment. Sub Saharan Africa Augments/covers news for Sub Saharan Africa #News #WestAfrica #CentralAfrica #EastAfrica #SouthernAfrica #HumanRights #PressFreedom #Environment       Our production team and theme music    Democracy Watch News is currently produced by volunteers. Please donate,  we are now a 501c3 charitable nonprofit in the USA. Donations are tax deductible.     Please share with your networks.

August is steamy hot—and so is the news. Trump is indicted again, Senator Tuberville is making dumb moves again. And extremist domestic terrorists are threatening our peace and politicians' lives again. So much for summer downtime, people. This is a time for focus. And as it all unfolds on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. And this summer is still, definitely a time to #StayVigilant.  Paul Rieckhoff is quickly breaking it down—so you can get up to speed, and head back to the beach.  And we flash back to a powerful and foreboding conversation from right after the fall of Afghanistan—two years ago this month. With Afghanistan war vet, humanitarian and then-maverick Republican Congressman Peter Meijer—who had just returned from a trip inside Afghanistan. He described the harrowing situation he saw on the ground, the policy failures that were unfolding, and predicted much of the dark future Afghanistan exists in today. This an inside look into how the decisions of two years ago created the Great American Betrayal of Afghanistan that continues to compound today.  Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It's content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  Original episode: Congressman Peter Meijer - Episode 130 - September 2, 2021 -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know.  -Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season.  -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America's next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Afghanistan once again under Taliban rule and Pakistan reeling under a severe economic and political crisis, the relationship between the neighbouring countries is growing increasingly tense. How can we understand this contentious situation? And, what are the consequences for the civilian population? To discuss these question, and current Afghanistan-Pakistan relations more generally, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by Farhat Taj (University of Tromsø). Farhat Taj is an associate professor at the University of Tromsø, the Arctic University of Norway. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With Afghanistan once again under Taliban rule and Pakistan reeling under a severe economic and political crisis, the relationship between the neighbouring countries is growing increasingly tense. How can we understand this contentious situation? And, what are the consequences for the civilian population? To discuss these question, and current Afghanistan-Pakistan relations more generally, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by Farhat Taj (University of Tromsø). Farhat Taj is an associate professor at the University of Tromsø, the Arctic University of Norway. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

With Afghanistan once again under Taliban rule and Pakistan reeling under a severe economic and political crisis, the relationship between the neighbouring countries is growing increasingly tense. How can we understand this contentious situation? And, what are the consequences for the civilian population? To discuss these question, and current Afghanistan-Pakistan relations more generally, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by Farhat Taj (University of Tromsø). Farhat Taj is an associate professor at the University of Tromsø, the Arctic University of Norway. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

With Afghanistan once again under Taliban rule and Pakistan reeling under a severe economic and political crisis, the relationship between the neighbouring countries is growing increasingly tense. How can we understand this contentious situation? And, what are the consequences for the civilian population? To discuss these question, and current Afghanistan-Pakistan relations more generally, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by Farhat Taj (University of Tromsø). Farhat Taj is an associate professor at the University of Tromsø, the Arctic University of Norway. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

With Afghanistan once again under Taliban rule and Pakistan reeling under a severe economic and political crisis, the relationship between the neighbouring countries is growing increasingly tense. How can we understand this contentious situation? And, what are the consequences for the civilian population? To discuss these question, and current Afghanistan-Pakistan relations more generally, Kenneth Bo Nielsen is joined by Farhat Taj (University of Tromsø). Farhat Taj is an associate professor at the University of Tromsø, the Arctic University of Norway. Kenneth Bo Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the dept. of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and one of the leaders of the Norwegian Network for Asian Studies. The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, and Asianettverket at the University of Oslo. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia.

HBH is thrilled to welcome back our good friend, Omar Kahn. Today, Omar tells us of an operation he undertook as a private investigator against the vast smuggling network of Ayub Afridi, the single largest funding source for Al-Qaeda.Dating back to the 1970s and through the early 2000s, Afridi ran one of the biggest smuggling operations the world has ever seen. With Afghanistan's infamous opium trade as its bedrock, Afridi's organization traded tens of billions of dollars in contraband and cash. Despite the nature of his business, like Pablo Escobar in Colombia, Afridi was beloved, and was even elected to Pakistan's National Assembly. The Khyber Pass leads through the towering Hindu Kush mountains of northwest Pakistan and is the gateway to eastern Afghanistan. These mountains once stopped Alexander the Great and sheltered Osama bin Laden. For nearly 40 years they were controlled by Ayub Afridi. Omar's mission would lead him into those very mountains.If you missed Omar's previous episode ‘Destroying a $50 Billion Chinese Mob Smuggling Operation'. You'll find it at Episode 2 on the HBH page, on whichever platform you listen.Omar Kahn worked as an international private investigator for many years, where he was hired by dozens of intelligence organizations and private security firms. He now works full-time as a psychic medium where he uses his intuitive abilities to advise high-profile clients around the world.

Julia Fisher talks to Labib Madanat - My guest is a Jordanian Christian who has lived much of his life in Jerusalem and is now based here in the UK. Labib is advisor to Bible Society for their work in the Middle East and North Africa – areas of the world he knows well. With Afghanistan being in the news headlines recently I asked Labib for his thoughts on what has happened there and his concerns for the Afghani people. Our aim is to build bridges... To build bridges of understanding and support, in a spirit of reconciliation, between believers (both Jewish and Arab) in the Holy Land (Israel and the Palestinian Areas) and Christians worldwide. olivetreefund.org

In this episode, Dr. Nunen explores the nuances of the Soviet Union's relationship with Islam throughout its lifetime, both inside and outside of its borders, before diving into the varied strategies of Soviet nation building efforts within Afghanistan as well as this ever important Central Asian country's experience in the Cold War overall. With Afghanistan spanning news headlines, this episode is an outstanding introduction to the experiences that shaped Afghanistan's modern history. We hope you enjoy!! ABOUT THE GUEST https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1279500951137726464/6gDOJUV4_400x400.jpg Timothy Nunan is a scholar of international and global history. Combining international history methods with the toolkit of area studies, his work looks at how actors from the former Soviet Union, Iran, and Afghanistan have sought to challenge the Western-dominated world order. Since October 2016, he works as an Assistant Professor (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) at the Center for Global History at the Free University of Berlin. His position and current research is funded by a Freigeist Fellowship from the Volkswagen Foundation. In 2020, he was awarded with the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize, the major prize for early-career researchers of the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft). Timothy received his intellectual training to this point at Princeton (A.B., 2008), the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where he was a Fulbright Scholar from 2008-2009, and Corpus Christi College of the University of Oxford (M.Phil., 2011), where he was a Rhodes Scholar. After receiving a D.Phil. in History at Oxford, he began as a Harvard Academy Scholar at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies. Visit him at www.timothynunan.com and follow him on Twitter: @timothynunan. PRODUCER'S NOTE: This episode was recorded on September 1st, 2021 via Zoom. CREDITS Co-Producer: Lera Toropin (@earlportion) Host/Associate Producer: Cullan Bendig (@cullanwithana) Host/Assistant Producer: Sergio Glajar Assistant Producer: Zach Johnson Executive Assistant: Katherine Birch Recording, Editing, and Sound Design: Michelle Daniel Music Producer: Charlie Harper (Connect: facebook.com/charlie.harper.1485 Instagram: @charlieharpermusic) www.charlieharpermusic.com (Main Theme by Charlie Harper and additional background music by Charlie Harper, Strgatsky Brothers, Ketsa, Polish Ambassador) Executive Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) www.msdaniel.com DISCLAIMER: Texas Podcast Network is brought to you by The University of Texas at Austin. Podcasts are produced by faculty members and staffers at UT Austin who work with University Communications to craft content that adheres to journalistic best practices. The University of Texas at Austin offers these podcasts at no charge. Podcasts appearing on the network and this webpage represent the views of the hosts, not of The University of Texas at Austin. https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/9a59b135-7876-4254-b600-3839b3aa3ab1/P1EKcswq.png Special Guest: Timothy Nunan.

With Afghanistan now firmly in the hands of the Taliban, a full-scale war on women is underway inside that country. Women are being forcibly married, hunted, beaten and killed. Our President and many in Congress want to turn the page. But Zainab Salbi is on the front lines of the fight—and refuses to allow it.  We continue the Independent Americans deep dive into Afghanistan and all the ways it's impacting the world, national security and American politics, with a focus this episode on the 14 million women left to fight and die under Taliban rule.  Zainab Salbi is an activist, author, Founder of Women for Women International, a renowned journalist. And she is a returning guest and audience favorite. She first appeared on this show in May 2019 and is back to break it down.  Raised in Baghdad, Iraq, Zainab grew up as a small girl calling Saddam Hussein her uncle. Her father was Hussein's private pilot and from an early age, Zainab was thrust into the small and twisted circle of the notorious dictator. She escaped an abusive arranged marriage with only $400 in her pocket and would go from working in a Hallmark store in Chicago to receiving honors from the President of the United States at the White House. She now is a best-selling author and one of the most powerful Muslim-American voices in media and politics. Zainab has dedicated her life to the cause of helping women everywhere. And there has been no more urgent crisis than this one.  And with mounting tensions and issues for women everywhere reaching a boiling point, Zainab is the perfect voice for this moment. It's another conversation that keeps it real. With tough lessons--and hard truths. The kind to help you stay vigilant. Because eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.  As always, we're bringing the Righteous Media 5 I's: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact.   Our host, national security and political analyst and Army veteran Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) takes you behind the scenes for candid conversations with top leaders from all backgrounds. It's a bold and blunt perspective you won't find anywhere else on the media landscape. You can support this show and join the community of listeners by joining our IA Patreon community. You'll get access to events, guests, merch discounts, and exclusive content. And you'll help us keep speaking independent truth to power. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. On social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can check out new IA merch to hook up your favorite independent as fall begins. You can also watch the full conversation with Zainab Salbi and Paul Rieckhoff here: https://youtu.be/e7_vOeAulLY Stay vigilant, America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden's decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan in September marks the end of a 20-year conflict for the US and many of its NATO allies. Reflecting on the challenges faced during this conflict, Gareth Rice explains his research on the lesser-known drug war that intersected with the counterinsurgency campaign. With Afghanistan providing the source of 90% of the world's supply of illicit-opium, the war on drugs has become interviewed with Afghan society and the insurgency that depends on it for its survival. Gareth's research goes to the heart of understanding modern insurgency and the role of the militaries in countering threats that are a nexus of criminal and politically-motivated groups.

With Afghanistan left to the mercies of the Taliban, Dominic Raab filibusters his own Foreign Affairs committee and ensures that no lessons are learned. Ian gives his verdict on the Pen Farthing pet evacuation spectacle. Plus, the five big issues on the Government's plate in the autumn. And with Michael Gove out dancing in Aberdeen, we ponder the loneliness of the single politician on the pull. “Pen Farthing made me so angry I could burst through my skin.” – Ian Dunt“The very wealthy old men who own our press don't care about saving the planet in the future. They want low taxes now.” – Alex Andreou“The international law around drones is not clear. But Biden will keep using them anyway.” – Ros Taylor“Even as you've got these medieval fanatics coming for people, the response from Britain is still ‘Papers please.'” – Ian Duntwww.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnowPresented by Dorian Lynskey with Ros Taylor, Ian Dunt and Alex Andreou. Produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers: Jacob Archbold and Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Dennis Michael Lynch Podcast is 50-minutes for this day, Aug 30. With Afghanistan, Biden, and the southern border with Mexico being totally out of control a terror attack is likely to happen on US soil. DML interviews one of the most legendary border agents to ever serve. Chris Harris joins DML to discuss the border, Biden, and the cartels who are working with terrorists. LISTEN

How long can one hide their need to seek revenge? Can a girl really love and respect the man responsible for the destruction of her whole family? कब तक, आख़िर कितने सालों तक, बदले की ज्वाला सीने में धधक सकती है? कैसे एक लड़की अपने घरवालों के हत्यारे की अपनी बन कर रह सकती है? What drove Shakuni to drive a wedge between Kauravas and Pandavas, and…How does mythology connect with folklore? कहाँ जाकर mythology और folklore जुड़ जाते हैं, और हमें जवाब मिलता है इस question का, कि क्यों शकुनि ने कौरवों और पांडवों के बीच खाई खोदी? With #Afghanistan once again in #news, our age-old connection with Gandhara from #mahabharat is once again in the limelight. आइए ढूंढें answers कुछ mysterious से questions के। Click/Tap here to say something, ask a question, or record your viewpoint, and send it in as a message. Elsewhere on the web: http://tabseabtak.com http://instagram.com/tabseabtak About the Tab Se Ab Tak Podcast: This show tells stories from the World Mythology (mostly Hindu, Greek, Egyptian, Sumerian, and far-eastern mythologies,) and World History (mostly Indian, European, American,) and shares the folklore from around the world. This podcast, which is hosted by writer, speaker, and story-teller Shafali Anand, is mostly in Hindi with a sprinkling of English, (but the "Little Nothings" episodes are in Hinglish,) and it deals with several dimensions of motivation, inspiration, and also touches upon spirituality. It covers topics such as life and death, love and heartbreaks, personal relationships, pursuit of happiness, success and failure etc. If you want to lose yourself into a world of mythological, historical, and sometimes fictional stories, interpreted to answer the questions you find yourself wrestling with...and you know Hindi, put your headphones on, and step in. Show Host: Shafali Anand (Artist, Writer, Speaker, Storyteller) Become Part of the Tab Se Ab Tak Show - आपका message, आपकी आवाज़! Click/Tap here to record your message and send it to The Tab Se Ab Tak Show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tabseabtak/message

– With Afghanistan under Taliban control once more, we hear from the Afghan Australian Women's Association & Prof. Sha-ahram Akifahrzadeh about what it could mean for human rights in the The post Human rights concerns for Afghanistan | Dennis Altman on Aus Gov refusal to accept refugees | OnlyFans de-platforms sex workers with new content rules appeared first on The Informer.

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In the ufc today we discuss how much of clusterfuck disaster the US Government is. With Afghanistan, immigration and the current legislation being put through the machine. It's gross --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/norrod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/norrod/support

Summary: John Rubino and I discuss what's new with precious metals, Afghanistan, and lockdowns on today's episode. Gold and Silver recently fell hard—going in the opposite direction as stocks—but miners are still making decent profits and it is an ideal time for the operation sector. We delve into the US' exit from Afghanistan, which went so poorly because soldiers were removed prior to American citizens and millions of dollars worth of military gear. This has a number of negative implications going forward, and could pose threats to the US government. Furthermore, Rubino and I investigate the newest COVID lockdowns in France and Australia, and the protests that shed light on thoughts around the new variants and what to expect in the near future. Highlights: -Looking at what happened with gold and silver: they had a flash crash -The precious metals fell hard, but stocks did not - asset classes going in opposite directions, and one of them had to be wrong. -The new COVID variant gives the fed the excuse to continue with QE and artificial and low interest rates, even in the face of higher inflation -Miners are still making good money, so it's a good point in time for the precious metals operation sector -With Afghanistan, this is perhaps the worst we've ever seen. Rubino says that our exit from Afghanistan was poor because we removed soldiers prior to American citizens and millions of dollars worth of military gear -This sends a message to other predators around the world that they have somewhat of a free hand now -There is an opportunity for other governments to get what they want with not as much risk. Militarily, this is terrifying. -This circumstance may remind one of the 1970s -We really could use leadership, which seems to be absent at the moment -With the current leadership in the US, there are many other distractions - we place much focus on domestic terrorism, racism, etc. that don't fit within other larger military issues -The Darwin Effect: people sense weakness, and take advantage of it, and this is how geopolitics works - you get what you can. -We have to lump the US in with the group of predators in the world - there has to be a balance of power such that no one indulges their predatory instincts -There's going to be a big fight on divvying up Afghanistan, and the US will not be running the show -We've created the conditions for turmoil and for fairly extreme things to happen -Geopolitical circumstances, inflation, and labor shortages contribute to these conditions -There are a lot of low probability events that contribute to a high probability event -Ongoing demonstrations in Australia and France over lockdowns -Primarily middle class protestors - these are the people most frustrated by these lockdowns -The government put no emphasis on therapeutics in regard to COVID treatment/vaccination -80% of people who perished from COVID had Vitamin C deficiencies -There is a desire to eliminate the control group so that we will only know what will happen if people are vaccinated Useful Links: Financial Survival Network Dollar Collapse

With Afghanistan as a backdrop, can Christians start to consider that we might not being displaying Christ as much as we think we are. Shouldn't the word "Christian" truly means "one who looks like Christ?" Does our America-First, Military-worshipping view of ourselves line up with Jesus' New Testament teaching? Or are we still bringing in the parts of the Old Testament that we Pick and Choose. Pastor Paul has a WWJD thought for Christians to consider. #TikTokPastor #evangelicalish #ReligiousRightReligiouslyWrong #NPEpodcast #NonPartisanEvangelical #GodIsNOTmadAtYou #MindRenewal @PastorPaul_TikTok

With Afghanistan under the total control of the Taliban, the future looks bleak, but before understanding what is going on in Afghanistan, we need to touch bases with Afghanistan's history. Join in today's class as Aniket and Prof Fabian discuss the Dark Days of Afghanistan and their return, why the USA invaded Afghanistan in the first place, why nations are not helping Afghans, and what the Taliban's takeover really means for India and much more.