The Taliban takeover and the future of Afghanistan

When US forces began to withdraw from Afghanistan earlier this year, it didn’t take long for the Taliban to begin their takeover. One by one, cities around the country began to fall to the militant group and by last weekend, the Afghan capital of Kabul had been taken. What will the return of the Taliban mean for the people of Afghanistan, for the region and for the rest of the world?Hosted by Conor PopeGuests: Dr Frank Ledwige and Sharifa Wasie Producer by Declan Conlon, Jennifer Ryan and Suzanne BrennanOpening music by Hugh Rodgers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In The News is a daily podcast from The Irish Times that takes a close look at the stories that matter, in Ireland and around the world. Presented by Bernice Harrison and Sorcha Pollak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.