August 18, 2021
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How Russia-China are stage-managing the Taliban
18 August 2021 — The Saker By Pepe Escobar: The Saker Blog and cross-posted at the Unz Review. The first Taliban press conference after this weekend’s Saigon moment geopolitical earthquake, conducted by spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, was in itself a game-changer. The contrast could not be starker with those rambling pressers at the Taliban embassy in Continue reading
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The Return of the Taliban 20 Years Later
18 August 2021 — Consortium News Washington spent more than $2 trillion on a war that it knew could not be won, writes Vijay Prashad. Continue reading
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Afghanistan News Links 17-18 August 2021
18 August 2021 • 20:30 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back How Russia-China are stage-managing the Taliban Taliban 2.0: Claims Of Rights For Women, Free Media, No Terrorism https://southfront.org/rights-for-women/ Video: Afghans Desperate to Escape as the Reality Continue reading
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Black Agenda Report, August 18, 2021
18 August 2021 — Black Agenda Report Once Again, the Vultures Circle Haiti | Black Agenda Report Jemima Pierre, BAR Contributor Another earthquake in Haiti provides another opportunity for the NGO community, the Haitian oligarchy, and foreign imperialists to consolidate their profits and power. MANIFESTO: The Attica Liberation Faction Manifesto of Demands and Anti-Depression Continue reading
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Reflections on Events in Afghanistan — 3
There is immense curiosity about the Taliban’s first moves following the dramatic return to Kabul after two decades. The big question on everyone’s mind is whether the Taliban has ‘changed’ since the 1990s. Opinions vary. But, so far at least, there are no signs of a return of repressive authoritarian rule. Continue reading
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