Immigration

September 03, 2021

As the Taliban transitions to power in Afghanistan, many are wondering how they'll interact with militant groups such as ISIS-K and al-Qaeda. Ibraheem Bahiss, with the International Crisis Group, joins The World's host Marco Werman to discuss these new power dynamics.

Afghanistan

'We are so afraid': An Afghan women's rights activist is left behind in Afghanistan

The World

August 31, 2021

A women's rights expert joins The World's host Marco Werman to talk about what life is like in Kabul, now that the US military has completely withdrawn and the Taliban is in full control.

History

Reclaiming Colombia’s Black history, one tour at a time

The World

August 31, 2021

Alex Rocha, a tour guide in the city of Cartagena, says his goal is to provide visitors with historical facts and show the city through “a Black man’s perspective.”

Afghanistan

'They're depending on us': Afghan interpreter scrambles to help evacuate colleagues in Afghanistan

The World

August 30, 2021

Former Afghan interpreter and translator Zia Ghafoori is still working around the clock to help as many people as possible to evacuate — before it's too late.

Immigration

Mexico expels Central American migrants to rural Guatemala

The World

August 27, 2021

Mexico is forcing hundreds of migrants to the small border outpost of El Ceibo, Guatemala. Many are would-be asylum-seekers in the US.

Education

China’s Xi Jinping Thought curricula teaches students how to ‘unmask enemies’ of the state, author says

The World

August 26, 2021

Author François Godement discusses the new addition to China's school curriculum with The World's host Marco Werman, saying it's a mix of different ideologies.

Movement

Kiki Valera on Son cubano and how he developed a unique musical perspective

The World

August 25, 2021

At the age of 16, Valera started to salvage radio and TV parts out of discarded electronics to build his own shortwave receiver and transmitter, connecting him to a wider world of musical trends.

Afghanistan

As Afghans flee Taliban rule, some find a temporary new home in Uganda

The World

August 25, 2021

Uganda is one of several countries that have agreed to assist the United States in a rushed and chaotic effort to evacuate Afghans from Taliban rule in Afghanistan.

Global Politics

Southeast Asia allies express concern over US commitment amid Afghanistan crisis

The World

August 24, 2021

Yun Sun, a co-director of the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center in Washington, DC, discussed these issues with The World's host, Marco Werman.

Afghanistan

US biometric devices are in the hands of the Taliban. They could be used to target Afghans who helped coalition forces.

The World

August 19, 2021

Welton Chang, who is the chief technology officer at Human Rights First, and is also a former intelligence officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency, discussed the situation with The World's host Marco Werman.

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