Peter Bergen – Afghanistan – What Went Right?
Frequent guest Peter Bergen returns to talk about an article he recently wrote titled “Afghanistan: What Went Right?” Rather than highlighting the troubles in a still fragile country, this article looks at the many successes Bergen has personally seen on his trips to Afghanistan including a rise in GDP, improvement within public schools, and an overall confidence in the country’s residents who feel that the country is headed in the right direction.
Original Air Date: 3-15-2013
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