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Lack of US Knowledge on Afghanistan
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The US has a lack of knowledge about Afghanistan despite its involvement and aid over the years, with coverage of the country barely present in mainstream media today.
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The United States does not have enough consciousness or awareness regarding its actions in Afghanistan, from aid to the Taliban to the lack of coverage on events happening there.
1:39:19 - 1:44:36 (05:16)
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The United States does not have enough consciousness or awareness regarding its actions in Afghanistan, from aid to the Taliban to the lack of coverage on events happening there.
ChapterLack of US Knowledge on Afghanistan
Episode#244 – Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The different ethnic groups in Afghanistan, such as Pashtuns, Hazaras, Uzbeks, and Tajiks, have complex and varied narratives about themselves, which makes it difficult to establish a comprehensive ethnographic map that would represent them all.
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The different ethnic groups in Afghanistan, such as Pashtuns, Hazaras, Uzbeks, and Tajiks, have complex and varied narratives about themselves, which makes it difficult to establish a comprehensive ethnographic map that would represent them all. Nevertheless, as ethnicity can be a source of political mobilization in modern times, it is crucial to understand the different groups and their claims to power in Afghanistan.