Afghanistan – Arena

16 Sep 2021

One does not have to be a Taliban supporter to see that this defeat reflects deep changes in not only geopolitical relations but ways of life that are making their mark on what the West can do practically.

The Great Game of smashing countries

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John Pilger

25 Aug 2021

As a tsunami of crocodile tears engulfs Western politicians, history is suppressed. More than a generation ago, Afghanistan won its freedom, which the United States, Britain and their "allies" destroyed.

Losing Appetite: Australia’s War Crimes Investigation Stumbles

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Binoy Kampmark

3 Jun 2021

In 2021, the Australian effort to pursue the matter risks going under or, at the very least, losing steam. For one, events on the ground in Afghanistan are moving quickly. The Taliban forces are resurgent and eagerly awaiting the finalised departure of foreign-led forces.

Australia’s exit from Afghanistan: Niche empire and false expectations

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Binoy Kampmark

22 Apr 2021

The Australian commitment has been slavish, apelike, and automatic in both the deployment of troops and their withdrawal.

Why the Shock?: Australian Atrocities in Afghanistan

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Binoy Kampmark

26 Nov 2020

When brutal events take place, they are disbelieved; if they are acknowledged they are justified and rationalised as aberrations. Scapegoats are found, retribution targeted for reasons of moral expiation.

"The Defence White Paper assumes an aggressive posture and receives unprecedented funding