Pt 1/2 – Paul Jay & Abby Martin on Afghanistan and 9/11
In an episode of the Empire Files podcast, Abby interviews Paul about his investigation into the 9/11 attacks, his experiences in Afghanistan, and his interviews with climate scientists.
Afghanistan War Pays Off BIG For Generals Who Lied
Where are all the top U.S. commanders of the Afghanistan War who lied to keep it going for 20 years? Turns out they’re doing pretty well! A report by Abby Martin for Empire Files.
After Forty Years of U.S. Destruction of Afghanistan, it’s Time for Reparations
The U.S. armed jihadists and invited Bin Laden as part of the Cold War; abandoned the country to criminal warlords and civil war; created conditions for rise of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda; since 9/11 waged brutal war and broke every promise to rebuild the economy – Wilkerson and Jay on theAnalysis.news.
Afghans Will Bear the Brunt of Failed U.S. Occupation – Vijay Prashad
Vijay Prashad writes: The defeat of the United States – after spending $2.261 trillion and causing at least 241,000 deaths – is cold comfort for the people of Afghanistan, who will now have to contend with the harsh reality of Taliban rule.
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Pepe Escobar: How Russia-China Are Stage-Managing the Taliban
Pepe Escobar writes about the first Taliban press conference, conducted by spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.