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The Future of Afghanistan: A Retrospective Look
57:28 - 1:03:48 (06:19)
The stability in Afghanistan over the last 20 years provided room for civilian society, farming and dispute resolution, paving the way for Afghans to decide their own future. Al Qaeda was kept off balance by conventional forces, Afghan commandos and special ops, but the success of the country was driven by Afghanis themselves, with close to 8 million children being educated in that time.
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Retired Army Ranger and CEO of charity GallentFew, Karl Monger speaks with businessman, Scott R. Tucker about the positive impact the US military had on Afghanistan despite the recent Taliban takeover.
57:28 - 58:48 (01:19)
Summary
Retired Army Ranger and CEO of charity GallentFew, Karl Monger speaks with businessman, Scott R. Tucker about the positive impact the US military had on Afghanistan despite the recent Taliban takeover.
ChapterThe Future of Afghanistan: A Retrospective Look
Episode#36 Lt. Col. Scott Mann - Operation Pineapple Express
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The village stability program, local agriculture, dispute resolution mechanisms, and the presence of conventional forces and special operations prevented Al Qaeda from striking at a strategic level in Afghanistan for 20 years, while allowing for informal civil society to develop and for millions of children to attend school.
58:48 - 1:03:48 (05:00)
Summary
The village stability program, local agriculture, dispute resolution mechanisms, and the presence of conventional forces and special operations prevented Al Qaeda from striking at a strategic level in Afghanistan for 20 years, while allowing for informal civil society to develop and for millions of children to attend school.