I joined Dublin Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show and China Radio International on Wednesday to analyze the advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan, amid the withdrawal of US military personnel.

Pat Kenny and I discuss the military and political situation as the Taliban capture provincial capitals and close on Kabul. We look at the reason for the Biden Administration’s retreat, and assess the prospects for Afghans.

Listen to Discussion on the Pat Kenny Show

Speaking with China Radio International, I look at this week’s political conference in Qatar’s Doha and explain why it is unlikely to check the Taliban and lead to a power-sharing agreement.

Listen from 1:29 to Discussion on China Radio International