Afghanistan – 20 Years of War, Now What?

Afghanistan – 20 Years of War, Now What?

Author: Academy Securities August 18, 2021 Duration: 33:22
Table of Contents Introduction: 00:00 - 01:04 Why this matters to us: 1:05 - 02:59 The departure of the United States and the lead up to the collapse: 3:00 - 7:45 The strategic purpose of our presence - where we started, why we stayed and what risks to watch for next: 7:46 - 11:09 What does stability for Afghanistan look like today: 11:10 - 12:59 China and Other Superpowers in the region, the global economy moving forward and how we recover: 13:00 - 19:53 How this is different other nations’ post war recoveries, and future supply chain concerns: 19:54 - 25:40 Q&A: Threats left in the region and what does a Taliban Government like going forward: 25:41 - 28:01 How will this effect government spending and what does this mean for consumers, and closing thoughts: 28:02 - end

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