Reflections on Afghanistan with Professor Noam Chomsky
Channel: SOAS University of London
Date: 12/11/2021

In this event, Professor Chomsky addresses some of the most pressing concerns surrounding the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, including Taliban rule, US policy in Afghanistan post 9/11, drone warfare, the refugee crisis, and future solutions. He also took questions from an online audience.

Professor Noam Chomsky is a Laureate Professor of Linguistics, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist.

Part 1
Professor Noam Chomsky spoke on the critical above-mentioned issues with our host Joe Glenton, who is a former British Army veteran. An online audience Q&A session followed.

Part 2 

We heard from two panellists – Dr Althea-Maria Rivas, Senior Lecturer, Gender, Peace and Conflict, Department of Development Studies, SOAS, and former Afghan Minister Nargis Nehan, who elaborated on some of the issues from part 1 with Joe Glenton.