Scott Worden on Afghanistan’s Elections

October 18, 2018 00:08:16
Scott Worden on Afghanistan’s Elections
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Scott Worden on Afghanistan’s Elections

Oct 18 2018 | 00:08:16

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Show Notes

Just back from Kabul, Scott Worden shares his analysis about the mood on-the-ground with the long overdue parliamentary elections set to take place this weekend. Taliban interference, fraud and voter turnout will greatly impact the election’s legitimacy, which will foreshadow what to expect for the more critical 2019 presidential election.

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