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Christopher Kolenda

Yellow transport vehicles and people on bikes or standing in front of a smoking building

The Afghan government failed to earn the trust of its people, retired US Army col. says

Conflict & Justice

The Taliban has now taken over six provincial capitals across Afghanistan, raising concerns as US and NATO forces finalize their departure from the country. Retired US Army Col. Christopher Kolenda tells The World’s host Marco Werman that Afghans need to develop their own strategy moving forward.

Building schools in Afghanistan

Development & Education
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