logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2021
22m 59s

Moeed Yusuf: What will a Taliban-control...

Bbc World Service
About this episode

Stephen Sackur speaks with Moeed Yusuf, National Security Adviser of Pakistan. The Taliban is back in power in neighbouring Afghanistan. US and Nato forces are gone. Pakistan sees opportunities in this new reality but are there grave dangers too?

(Photo: Moeed Yusuf appears via videolink on Hardtalk)

Up next
Today
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, head of the WTO: What is going on in the Middle East will have a significant impact on trade
“The global economy is full of uncertainty… business doesn't do that well with uncertainty. So with respect to trade… what is going on in the Middle East will have a significant impact on trade” Ben Thompson speaks to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Director General of the World Trade Org ... Show More
22m 59s
Mar 25
Joy Phumaphi, African Leaders Malaria Alliance: Malaria is an all of society challenge
“Malaria is an all of society challenge. When you look at the environmental issues, addressing the breeding sites for mosquitoes, it’s an all of society issue…it is not just the responsibility of the heads of state.”Daniel Dadzie hears from Joy Phumaphi, Executive Secretary of th ... Show More
23 m
Mar 23
Nadia Calviño, EIB President: Can Europe compete?
“We put the money where Europe's priorities are. Many people may think defence is about tanks. No, defence is also about energy security. It is about social cohesion and territorial cohesion. That's the European brand. So we need to act in all these areas in order to ensure peace ... Show More
23m 1s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2021
John Bolton wants U.S. to get tough on Pakistan after fall of Afghanistan
Trump's former national security adviser says the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan presents an opportunity for the United States to confront Pakistan over its ties to the Taliban and nuclear stockpile. Read John Bolton's op-ed. Read Josh Rogin's interview with Pakistan's national ... Show More
20m 18s
Feb 2023
What's behind the Afghanistan-Pakistan border flare-up?
There's tension at the border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan as forces exchanged gunfires. So, what's behind this recent flare-up?  Join host Tom McRae. Guests: Faiz Zaland - Professor of political science at Kabul University. Orzala Nemat - Director of Development Res ... Show More
24m 8s
Aug 2021
How will the Taliban 2.0 rule?
tail spinning
8m 36s
Oct 2022
The Future of the Taliban: A Discussion with Ahmed Rashid
Are the Afghan Taliban now unbeatable? They have had two remarkable victories, first seeing off the Soviets and then the Americans. But while Afghans may be prepared to fight for them, do they actually want to live under them? And what kind of government have they formed? Join th ... Show More
31m 29s
Aug 2021
The Fall of Afghanistan
<p><i>This episode contains strong language. </i></p><p>On Sunday, the president of Afghanistan fled the country; the Taliban seized control of Kabul, the capital; and the American-backed government collapsed.</p><p>One outspoken critic of the Taliban — a 33-year-old Kabul reside ... Show More
23m 52s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami