Podcasts · Global Roaming with Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald
The Taliban's rule over Afghanistan is starting to crack
· 29 min
Episode The Taliban's rule over Afghanistan is starting to crack
As rebel forces grow in strength, and tensions rise their once-friendly neighbour Pakistan, how long can the Taliban rule?
The Australian's Asia-Pacific correspondent Amanda Hodge joins Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald to assess the Taliban's record in the 5 years since the last U.S. troop left Afghanistan.
Plus, a so-called 'super El Niño' weather pattern is on its way. In Australia it's likely to bring dry conditions and a higher risk of fire, but across South-East Asia, the effects could be even more catastrophic. What are the consequences of weather that could serious slow or even reverse the explosive economic growth in the region?
And a running club in Bali has come under fire for prioritising digital nomads and ex-pats over Indonesian residents, reviving debate on Indonesian's colonial past, and how to balance Bali's status as a tourist destination with the dignity of the local citizens.
Plus, Amanda, Geraldine, and Hamish share what they've been reading and watching recently.
Guest: Amanda Hodge, Asia-Pacific corresondent with The Australian
Recommendations:
Amanda – Joe Strummer and the Legend of The Clash by Kris Needs
Geraldine – Greg Bearup's article on the death of Kumantjayi Tjapaltjarri
Hamish - Tampa: The Turning Point available on ABC iview
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