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7th Sep 2021, 19:16
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Sadly, regardless of “higher motives”, getting...

Sadly, regardless of “higher motives”, getting involved in another war you can’t win is unlikely to gain much traction.

Afg will, for some time to come, revert to its standard behaviour of...
4th Sep 2021, 16:11
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Views: 216,262
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Why break the habit of centuries? We (both UK...

Why break the habit of centuries? We (both UK Govt and East India Company) were poking into ‘Stan since 1800 … initially to keep Napoleon and Imperial Russia away from India. I guess it’s routine by...
4th Sep 2021, 14:09
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Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

As Baldrick might say, “When is a war not a...

As Baldrick might say, “When is a war not a war?”. AFC? … perhaps. QCVSA? … yes.
3rd Sep 2021, 10:48
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Views: 216,262
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Not forgetting other fingers in the pie ... Qatar...

Not forgetting other fingers in the pie ... Qatar and Turkey ...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-58394438

And of course Pakistan ...
1st Sep 2021, 13:21
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Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

http://www.cnn.com/2021/08/31/politics/taliban-esc...

http://www.cnn.com/2021/08/31/politics/taliban-escorted-american-kabul-airport/index.html?iid=cnn-mobile-app

I think this is the one …
31st Aug 2021, 18:19
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Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

“Our politicians” may have enough to deal with...

“Our politicians” may have enough to deal with (C-19, Brexit, Climate, Economic Recovery) but I’m quite sure that Pakistan, Russia, China and Iran will be seeking to leverage their...
31st Aug 2021, 16:51
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Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

“As ye sow, so shall ye reap.” I do wonder...

“As ye sow, so shall ye reap.”

I do wonder what the Taliban’s long-term plan is for this chaotic country, and how they expect it to function. Just imposing strict Sharia law doesn’t resolve any...
31st Aug 2021, 16:38
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Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

Happy with immobilising Military kit, less...

Happy with immobilising Military kit, less impressed by vandalising Civil facilities. If that is accurate info, of course.
24th Aug 2021, 19:24
Replies: 891
Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

Taliban also concerned about a drain of talent, I...

Taliban also concerned about a drain of talent, I read somewhere earlier.
20th Aug 2021, 11:22
Replies: 891
Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

My current reading on Kindle...

My current reading on Kindle ...https://www.amazon.com/History-Afghanistan-John-William-Kaye/dp/1500907421

Also listed as https://www.wdl.org/en/item/17742/

"In 1851, Sir John William Kaye...
17th Aug 2021, 12:34
Replies: 891
Views: 216,262
Posted By MPN11

However, unlike most Western democracies, China...

However, unlike most Western democracies, China does do “Long Term”. Most of the West thinks little further than the next Election, an issue not facing China!
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