Dr. Ken Fraser talks about the recent events in Afghanistan and the implications the pull-out of Western troops has and might have in the near future. IMPORTANT: The situation in Afghanistan is evolving. This interview was recorded on August 18th, 2021.
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Teaching international relations for many years at the Australian National University and the University of Sidney (among others), Dr. Ken Fraser is an analyst, writer, and prolific lecturer on international relations theory and world order, human rights, economic and military history. He has also been a contributing analyst with the Wikistrat consulting group.
Dr. Ken Fraser in the News:
Afghanistan: Australian troops’ “blood lust”? | Scope | Ep 320 | Indus; Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwjwl4Jmu4Y
https://www.abc.net.au/news/ken-fraser/4392386
The Peshawar attack fits into a sad old narrative: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-19/fraser-the-peshawar-attack-fits-into-a-sad-old-narrative/5975812
It's not just about a state, it's about a new world order: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-08/fraser-this-isnt-about-states,-its-about-a-new-world-order/5657772
Russia will get Crimea (but the West still wins): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/fraser-russia-gets-crimea-but-this-remains-a-nato-win/5295076
Evading responsibility in Syria: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-30/fraser---syria/4658190
The purpose of war in Gaza? More of the same: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-26/fraser---purpose-of-warfare/4392088