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CutTheClutter: Why Trump wants Soviet-built Bagram air base in Afghanistan back from Taliban, & the China factor
Episode 8799
Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Taliban has rejected Trump’s claim of US regaining control over Bagram air base in Afghanistan. Soviet-built Bagram air base was US’ largest base in the country & it saw withdrawal of US troops in July 2021. In Ep 1734 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the strategic importance of Bagram air base, why Trump wants it back from Taliban, and the China factor at play.