Foreign correspondent Jon Lee Anderson on how the U.S. lost the war in Afghanistan, the resurrection of the Taliban, and what a multipolar world could look like
Thank you, Jon and Michael, for such an interesting and insightful conversation. I appreciated Michael’s knowledgeable questions, and Jon’s always thoughtful, so well informed perspective and thinking.
What a wonderful interview! I learned so much about what's happened with Afghanistan during my lifetime that I didn't know many details about. It is somehow comforting to listen to someone who really gets what's going on with an issue and what the ramifications are likely to be. Thank you for this!
just wanted to add to the kudo’s for this interview. Hadn’t heard of JLA, but this interview showed his knowledge and thoughtfulness. Hoping the writing is as good, just ordered the book.
"Charlie Wilson's War" - 2007 runtime 1:35 1 Oscar 5 Globe 1 BAFTA -- 12-term U.S. Representative [Texas 2nd, Defense Appropriations subcommittee] & lead supporter of "Operation Cyclone" (U.S.-CIA program of Carter & Reagan) to arm & finance Afghan mujahideen1979-92. Movie is based on book "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History" (2003), by George Crile III. Wilson → https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/825438.Charlie_Wilson_s_War
Wilson lived a large life from chilhood thru age 76. It's in the record; you could look it up. ☺
"The True Story of Charlie Wilson" - 2007 runtime 1:30 History Channel Documentary sheds some light → https://youtu.be/9hU3r4q5CV8?t=1
Thank you, Jon and Michael, for such an interesting and insightful conversation. I appreciated Michael’s knowledgeable questions, and Jon’s always thoughtful, so well informed perspective and thinking.
Enjoyed this insightful interview with Mr. Anderson. Thank you.
What a wonderful interview! I learned so much about what's happened with Afghanistan during my lifetime that I didn't know many details about. It is somehow comforting to listen to someone who really gets what's going on with an issue and what the ramifications are likely to be. Thank you for this!
just wanted to add to the kudo’s for this interview. Hadn’t heard of JLA, but this interview showed his knowledge and thoughtfulness. Hoping the writing is as good, just ordered the book.
Excellent interview. Fascinating to listen to Anderson’s experiences and impressive knowledge. A clear and engaging speaker.
"Charlie Wilson's War" - 2007 runtime 1:35 1 Oscar 5 Globe 1 BAFTA -- 12-term U.S. Representative [Texas 2nd, Defense Appropriations subcommittee] & lead supporter of "Operation Cyclone" (U.S.-CIA program of Carter & Reagan) to arm & finance Afghan mujahideen1979-92. Movie is based on book "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History" (2003), by George Crile III. Wilson → https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/825438.Charlie_Wilson_s_War
Wilson lived a large life from chilhood thru age 76. It's in the record; you could look it up. ☺
"The True Story of Charlie Wilson" - 2007 runtime 1:30 History Channel Documentary sheds some light → https://youtu.be/9hU3r4q5CV8?t=1