{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66b715a9491100609f68ec29/66bf84708d5b0e0994cc2d2f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sir Laurie Bristow: Why did we get it so badly wrong for 20 years? (E33)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66b715a9491100609f68ec29/1746553484321-65f7ead6-2159-4071-9e3d-34b3cc770f06.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sir Laurie Bristow, the UK's last ambassador in Kabul, witnessed the disintegration of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul into the hands of the Taliban in August 2021. He is the author of&nbsp;<em>Kabul: Final Call</em>, which provides an insider's view of the events as they unfolded. In this interview, we discuss the book, Sir Laurie’s reflections on his experiences, and his thoughts on the current situation in the country and its future.</p><p><br></p><p>📺 <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TheAfgPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch on YouTube.</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Producer: Roh Yakobi</p><p>Music ©: Dawood Sarkhosh</p><p>Email: hello@rohyakobi.com</p><p>Instagram: @TheAfgPod &amp; @RohYakobi</p><p>X: @TheAfgPod &amp; @RohYakobi</p>","author_name":"Roh Yakobi"}