Episode 22 - Asfandyar Mir and AfPak, One Year Since the Taliban Return

The U.S. counter-terrorism in Kabul, Afghanistan eliminated al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and once again exposed the close relationship the terrorist group enjoys with the Taliban and the Haqqani Network. 16 August 2022 marks one year since the Taliban seized power in Kabul. In that time, Afghanistan has experienced hardships, violence, and misogyny. Join Dr. Sajjan Gohel and Afghanistan-Pakistan (AfPak) expert Dr. Asfandyar Mir as they break down the defining moments of the Taliban's first year back in power and how the group continues to destabilise the region.  Full transcripts for each episode can be found at: https://deepportal.hq.nato.int/eacademy/deep-dive-podcasts/   Follow DEEP Dive to stay up to date with each new upload.