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Thomas Barfield - Afghanistan: How will the future play out?

22 December 2021

31 min

With the Taliban back in power, what does the future look like for this Central Asian country?? What makes Afghanistan so important for the region and world geopolitics? And how should the crisis of refugees fleeing the new regime be resolved?

The answers from social anthropologist and Boston University professor Thomas Barfield in this [IM]Pertinent interview.

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Thomas Barfield

Anthropologist and President of the American Institute for Afghanistan Studies

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Pedro Pinto

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Montefiore live: The world today is not that simple

«We are coming out of an exceptional period in history». There are alarming signs of a new world order, where large organisations such as the United Nations are losing both their...

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«We are coming out of an exceptional period in history». There are alarming signs of a new world order, where large organisations such as the United Nations are losing both their...

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Dan Buettner: Blue zones are not that simple

Blue Zones are places in the world where people live longer and healthier lives. Researcher Dan Buettner has dedicated himself to understanding the relationship between lifestyle...

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Blue Zones are places in the world where people live longer and healthier lives. Researcher Dan Buettner has dedicated himself to understanding the relationship between lifestyle...

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Brian Cox: Science communication is not that simple

«Are we alone in the universe?». Exploration and science give us new data and knowledge and drive innovation. What role does science play in our society? These are the questions...

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«Are we alone in the universe?». Exploration and science give us new data and knowledge and drive innovation. What role does science play in our society? These are the questions...

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Niron Hashai: Innovation is not that simple

What is a culture of «innovation»? Why do we need it? How can companies and societies foster entrepreneurship? Niron Hashai, professor at the Interdisciplinary Center of the Arison...

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2021

Big issues, big names in a new programme dedicated to interviews with international personalities from the world of politics, economics and society. These conversations with special guests, conducted by journalist Pedro Pinto, aim to simplify and help demystify some of today's most important issues. Every month, on the Foundation's website.

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