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Should Britain Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan?

BBC 'In Afghanistan' Series - BBC Radio 4 Recording

Wednesday 5 November 2008 12:15 to 13:30

Location

Held at Chatham House

Participants

Speakers:
Christopher Alexander, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan
Simon Jenkins, columnist, The Guardian and The Sunday Times
Farid Khan Popal, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, London
Ahmed Rashid, journalist and author of Descent into Chaos
Rory Stewart, head of Turquoise Mountain Foundation in Kabul, and author of The Places in Between
Lt Col Stuart Tootal, former commander, 3rd Parachute Battalion Regiment
Chair: Eddie Mair, Presenter, PM Programme, BBC Radio 4


Type: Members event

The day after the US Presidential election this special recording by the BBC will focus on what the election result will mean for the future of Afghanistan and the region. Chaired by Eddie Mair, Presenter, PM Programme, Radio 4, there will also be contributions from invited guests as well as from the Chatham House audience.

THIS EVENT WILL BE BROADCAST ON THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER AT 20.00.


Resources:

UnrestrictedAdobe PDF documentMeeting Transcript