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Narratives Surrounding American Presence in Afghanistan
1:47:38 - 1:54:08 (06:30)
The speaker discusses different narratives about why Americans are in Afghanistan and emphasizes the complexity of the region and its history of trade and movement.
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The book "Afghan Modern" highlights Afghanistan as a cosmopolitan place, where for centuries people went on the move and traded in the area.
1:47:38 - 1:50:27 (02:49)
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The book "Afghan Modern" highlights Afghanistan as a cosmopolitan place, where for centuries people went on the move and traded in the area. It challenges the misconception of places like Helmand and Kandahar being underdeveloped due to their different appearance and lack of modern technology.
ChapterNarratives Surrounding American Presence in Afghanistan
Episode#244 – Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The American presence in Afghanistan has different narratives on why they are being killed, whether it's for conversion, goals, or opium, among others.
1:50:27 - 1:54:08 (03:40)
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The American presence in Afghanistan has different narratives on why they are being killed, whether it's for conversion, goals, or opium, among others. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding issues of global interest and why taxi drivers in Moscow might answer them better than American citizens.