Scott Worden on Afghanistan’s Dire Humanitarian and Economic Crises

November 01, 2021 00:06:47
Scott Worden on Afghanistan’s Dire Humanitarian and Economic Crises
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Scott Worden on Afghanistan’s Dire Humanitarian and Economic Crises

Nov 01 2021 | 00:06:47

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Show Notes

As Afghans face mass hunger and economic collapse, USIP’s Scott Worden says it remains to be seen how the Taliban will react to internal and external pressure to address these crises: “Will they respond … by adapting, by softening policies, by being more inclusive or will they have a crackdown?”

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