In this new podcast series, Prof Michael Semple, a leading global expert on Afghanistan, the Taliban and peace-making, speaks with key figures from the former Afghan government, NGO’s and others involved in the country’s politics as the country seeks to rebuild under a new Taliban government, 20 years after the former Taliban rulers were overthrown.

Episode 1: Victory and Collapse

Prof Michael Semple explores how Afghan perspectives have been shaped by the Taliban being in power for a year. Prof Semple speaks with analyst Tamim Asey and also social media analyst Wahdat Wassel.