Soviets, Mujahideen, Taliban: Afghanistan’s Modern History Explained by an Afghan Born Gen Z

Elham Nasra is an Afghan-born Gen Z voice living in America, known for his political commentary, sharp historical takes, and honest perspective on Afghanistan, the diaspora, and the people still living through the consequences of war.This episode is a serious history lesson with a few AwJiz jokes sprinkled in. We talk through Afghanistan’s modern political history, from the monarchy and Daoud Khan to the communists, Soviet invasion, Mujahideen, Dr. Najib, the Taliban, Karzai, Afghan diaspora identity, and the ongoing education ban on women and girls in Afghanistan.This is one of those episodes where we actually shut up and learned something.⚠️ Viewer discretion: this episode includes discussion of war, political violence, ethnic conflict, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Mujahideen factions, the Taliban, women’s education bans, and the collapse of Afghan governments.Follow Our Guest:▶ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@elhamnasra⁠⁠▶ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/elhamnasra/⁠⁠Filmed at John Ahmad Rugs:▶ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/johnahmadrugs/⁠⁠▶ Website: ⁠⁠https://johnahmad.com/pages/home-main⁠⁠436 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA▶ Kane LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanedabir/⁠⁠▶ AwJiz Boys LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/awjizboys⁠⁠If you rock with the AwJiz Boys, this is how you support and get more. Patreon members get:Free to JoinGet Episodes FirstExclusive episodesUnfiltered conversationsBonus contentMerch AccessJoin us 👇: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/AwJizBoys⁠⁠Hey Afghans, let's get Luchak with the AwJiz Boys! You are watching the AwJiz Boys Show!What happens when two Afghans get together? Usually, just a bunch of nonsense. Join hosts Dauood and Kane as they delve into the vibrant quirks of the Afghan community, sparking conversations and (hopefully) laughs along the way.This podcast is for mature audiences (18+), as it contains adult themes and discussions.Follow Us:Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/awjizboys/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@awjizboys⁠⁠Music (@kresnt): ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/7B6gRPGS1V6bA0DkxqJktA?si=IM9tK7R9RuO9k92njI3EXg⁠