A new book explores decades of US mistakes in Afghanistan
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‘Why did the US lose in Afghanistan?’ A new book explores decades of mistakes
The US may have done more harm than good in Afghanistan, argues Carter Malkasian in his new book, “The American War in Afghanistan.” Despite efforts to build education, healthcare and infrastructure, the US presence fomented conflict, Malkasian says. Nick Schiffrin spoke with Malkasian about the mistakes US officials made over the twenty year war.
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A new book explores decades of US mistakes in Afghanistan
Clip: 8/12/2021 | 8m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
The US may have done more harm than good in Afghanistan, argues Carter Malkasian in his new book, “The American War in Afghanistan.” Despite efforts to build education, healthcare and infrastructure, the US presence fomented conflict, Malkasian says. Nick Schiffrin spoke with Malkasian about the mistakes US officials made over the twenty year war.
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