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Afghanistan, five years on: our correspondent visits
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- Economist Podcasts
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- Aug 14, 2026
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- 1580
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Summary
Five years after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan , the Taliban show little sign of moderation. Our correspondent reports from the country on what life is like for ordinary people. A giant earthquake reveals two very different Colombias . And celebrating the life of Gurkha climber, Nirmal Purja , who died in an avalanche. Watch extended clips from Insider here , plus the full Elon Musk interview. Guests and host: Tom Sasse, South Asia bureau chief Claire McQue, Latin America writer Ann Wroe, obituaries editor Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Afghanistan, Taliban, sanctions Colombia, earthquake, Espriella Nirmal Purja, mountaineer, Everest, avalanche Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.