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"Bad things are going to happen"

The Friday Brief with Phoenix Ricks

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Welcome
0:19
Recap: Afghanistan's blackout
2:09
Afghanistan vs. Pakistan
2:55
Afghanistan + India
3:19
Is the Taliban hiding militants?
3:56
Could China be the peacemaker?
5:09
Why does Trump want Bagram?
7:21
Until next time!
The Friday Brief with Phoenix Ricks
"Bad things are going to happen"
Oct 17, 2025 Season 2 Episode 26
Girl Friday

A new geopolitical story is unfolding in Afghanistan. The Taliban has a fragile ceasefire in place with Pakistan (which accused the Taliban of harboring anti-Pakistan militants), and they are trying to restore diplomatic relations with India. What is China's role? And why does the U.S. want to open discussions about Bagram Airbase? All in under 15 minutes!

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