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Afghanistan War

The consequences of a strategic failure of the war in Afghanistan

As the world focuses on Iraq, a look at the prospect of a military failure of the war in Afghanistan. With Patrick Mercer and Michael Williams. Also, criticism in parliament for the lack of care for returning soldiers with physical and mental health issues. Kate Hoey on life in Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe's regime. Finally, Douglas Hurd on the life of 19th century Prime Minister Robert Peel.

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26 minutes

ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project