Shunned History | Chaos That Doesn't Subside | Episode 16 | The Gaze

"Shunned History" is all about digging into the hidden corners of political history around the globe. Ever been curious about why certain events went down the way they did? Who had a stake in the game? And what unfolded afterward? Well, tune in and get ready to uncover the truth!

In today's episode, our host David Walker will tell us about Afghanistan. Everyone has somehow grown accustomed to the fact that there is always war in Afghanistan. When there are no foreign troops in the country, Afghans engage in civil conflicts among themselves. When a foreign contingent appears, they rally against it. Except for brief periods, Afghanistan has been at war almost continuously.

So why has this country become one of the hottest spots on the planet? Why does eternal war rage on Afghan soil? And who benefits from the constant instability in this region? Today, we discuss Afghanistan.