2. There's nothing new, of course, with the Times giving op ed space to alleged war criminals (paging Doctor Kissinger). But the larger issue is that on Afghanistan, the media's go to experts are either USA military or American allies in Afghan government
-
-
Show this thread
-
3. The Western media covered Afghanistan the way it often covers the global South: with westernized, USA-aligned urban voices being elevated. Big problem in a predominately rural country where USA-led coalition never won allegiance of hinterland.
Show this thread -
4. Some thoughts on why the journalism of Anand Gopal has stood out in giving voice to the American war as it was actually experienced by most Afghanis:https://jeetheer.substack.com/p/americas-war-through-afghan-eyes?r=bh54&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&utm_source=twitter …
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Link to NYer account?
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.