When Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad embarked on his mission in September 2018 to end the American military engagement in Afghanistan, few people placed much hope in his efforts. Almost three years later, even fewer people could …
The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After Americans Lefts: Book Discussion with Abbas Hassan
Omar Sadr talks to Hassan Abbas on his book The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After Americans Left Hassan Abbas is Distinguished Professor of International Relations at the Near East South Asia Strategic Studies Centre (NESA), National Defense …
The Taliban, the State and Governance with Dipali Mukhopadhyay
Omar Sadr talks to Dr Dipali Mukhopadhyay about the Taliban’s model of governance, their perception of the state, and their ideology. Dipali Mukhopadhyay is an associate professor in the global policy area at the Humphrey …
Totalitarianism, The Taliban and Peace in Afghanistan with William Maley
Omar Sadr speaks with Professor William Maley about totalitarianism, the Taliban, and the design of the 2018 peace negotiations of Afghanistan. Emeritus Professor William Maley served as Professor of Diplomacy at the ANU from 2003-2021, …