Kleptocracy and Corruption
Why after twenty years and two trillion dollars spent, is Afghanistan still the world’s sixth poorest country, reconstruction projects have failed to materialise, and the Taliban were able to take control of the entire country in just nine days? This podcast will approach this question from the point of view that the negative outcomes of the last twenty years of Afghan politics and US led policies stems from the formation of an Afghan kleptocracy and widespread political, cultural, and economic corruption. Furthermore, each episode will focus on a different political, cultural, or economic aspect that helped foster corruption and the ultimate failure of US driven policy.
Podcasting since 2022 • 8 episodes
Kleptocracy and Corruption
Latest Episodes
Season Finale
Join me for the last episode of the this season of Kleptocracy and Corruption!Source:“The Afghan Government Was Undone by Its Own Corruption.” The Economist. The Economist Newspaper. Accessed April 22, 2022. https://www.economis...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:21
Interview with Malia Du Mont
Join me for a fascinating interview with Bard College Chief of Staff Malia Du Mont. Malia is a former US Army Intelligence Officer having served in Kabul, where she interacted with and provided daily briefings for the leaders of the coalition f...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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27:12
Interview with Dr. Paul D. Miller
Dr. Paul D. Miller is a professor at Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service and previously served as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Army as well as an Intelligence Officer in the Central Intelligence Agency. Join Dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:50