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The world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures interviewed by the BBC

Find out what the world’s leading thinkers, politicians and cultural figures really think, as they talk about their lives for thirty minutes on The Interview.

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A half hour interview with interesting and prominent people from around the world with a great range of interests and opinions. Each week, one person is put under the spotlight by either Owen Bennett-Jones or Carrie Gracie, the two presenters on The Interview.  

They explore topical issues, personal motivation and interviewee's hopes and fears. The style is informal and conversational, but at times searching and combative when required.

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The Interview Archive: General Dan McNeill, United States Army

25/07/2009

General Dan McNeill, United States Army

BBC World Service - The Interview Archive, General Dan McNeill, United States Army

Highest ranking US officer to serve in Afghanistan, General McNeill talks about the war

As Afghanistan holds national elections in August we talk to General Dan McNeill, the highest ranking US officer to have served in the country.

As Afghanistan holds national elections in August we talk to General Dan McNeill, the highest ranking US officer to have served in the country. 

Recently retired, General McNeill talks about destruction and reconstruction of Afghanistan and why it will never become another Vietnam for the Americans.

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