Twenty Years On: Why the War Was Lost
January 30, 2026
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as posted by the channelConflicted – Season Two | Bonus Episode | Afghanistan Special
From pistachio patience to political failure. This episode revisits Afghanistan on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 — tracing its deep history, Taliban’s rise, myths about governance, and why the U.S./NATO mission collapsed despite two decades of effort.
What you'll learn from this episode:
• Afghanistan ≠ Unconquerable: failed modernization and Cold War legacies.
• Taliban Origins.
• Law & Order vs Brutality: initially winning respect.
• Why the West Failed.
• Future Outlook: Taliban dominance, civil war risk, China’s role and refugee crises.
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