Reflections on Afghanistan with Professor Noam Chomsky

In this event, Professor Chomsky addresses some of the most pressing concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, including Taliban rule, US policy in Afghanistan post 9/11, drone warfare, the refugee crisis, and future solutions. He also took questions from an online audience. Professor Noam Chomsky is a Laureate Professor of Linguistics, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. Part 1 Professor Noam Chomsky spoke on the critical above-mentioned issues with our host Joe Glenton, who is a former British Army veteran. An online audience Q&A session followed. Part 2 We heard from two panellists – Dr Althea-Maria Rivas, Senior Lecturer, Gender, Peace and Conflict, Department of Development Studies, SOAS, and former Afghan Minister Nargis Nehan, who elaborated on some of the issues from part 1 with Joe Glenton.