Is Governance the Taliban’s Achilles Heel?

January 14, 2022 01:32:09
Is Governance the Taliban’s Achilles Heel?
Events at USIP
Is Governance the Taliban’s Achilles Heel?

Jan 14 2022 | 01:32:09

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Show Notes

On January 12, USIP hosted a discussion with leading experts on the Taliban’s approach to governing Afghanistan so far — as well as how the United States and international community can assist the Afghan people despite the challenges the Taliban pose as the country’s sole authority.

Speakers

Scott Worden, moderator  Director, Afghanistan & Central Asia, U.S Institute of Peace

Rahmatullah Amiri Independent Researcher and Author

Palwasha Kakar Interim Director, Religion and Inclusive Societies, U.S. Institute of Peace

Asfandyar Mir, PhD Senior Expert, Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace

Andrew Watkins Senior Expert, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/governance-talibans-achilles-heel

 

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