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David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

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The Briefing Room: Who's supporting the Taliban?

Who's supporting the Taliban?

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As the Taliban capture more territory in Afghanistan, who supports them and why?

As a resurgent Taliban continues to seize control of territory in Afghanistan David Aaronovitch asks who is providing them with support and why.

The Taliban’s relentless march across Afghanistan continues – taking control of provincial capitals, rural districts and the financially lucrative border crossings. As the world watches on with increasing concern US President Biden has told Afghan leaders that it’s their battle to win and that they need to come together and fight for their nation.
 
The female Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai warned this week that her country is experiencing a ‘human catastrophe’ and Afghanistan will provide a safe haven for militants, which will cause the world huge problems. There’s also the prospect of a huge refugee crisis.  

But how are the Taliban succeeding and who’s helping them?

David Aaronovitch is joined in The Briefing Room by: 

Laurel Miller, Director of International Crisis Group’s Asia Programme                   
Ashley Jackson, Co-Director, Centre for the Study of Armed Groups
Ahmed Rashid, Pakistani journalist and author

Producers: Ben Carter, Sally Abrahams and Kirsteen Knight
Sound engineer: James Beard
Editor: Penny Murphy

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