Could Afghanistan’s plight create a dialogue with Iran?

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wants to hold a conference on Afghanistan this month, and U.S. officials say Iran will receive an invite. Yes, that’s “axis of evil” Iran. Ali Ansari of the University of St Andrews joins The Takeaway to explain the role Afghanistan could play in forming new international bonds.

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