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202260 minPGdocumentary

8.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Cold War Geopolitics

Afghanistan: Getting Out

202260 minPGdocumentary

8.9/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Key figures recount the chaotic withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, detailing the political pressures that shaped world leaders' decisions.

Cold War Geopolitics

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Key figures recount the chaotic withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan, detailing the political pressures that shaped world leaders' decisions.

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Kazuo Komizu's "Afghanistan: Getting Out" features testimonies from key figures involved in the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan in 2021. The film details the political decisions made by world leaders and their effects on Afghan citizens. Insiders recount their experiences during this chaotic period. The documentary provides context to the long-standing conflict and the geopolitical factors influencing Afghanistan's future.

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