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Perspective with Alison Smith
Afghanistan's Deadly Reality and The Prospects For Peace - October 28, 2018
This week on Perspective with Alison Smith: Afghanistan's deadly reality and the prospects for peace Freelance journalist Zakarya Hassani talks about the atmosphere on the ground in Afghanistan in the wake of last weekend's parliamentary election. Graeme Smith, a consultant with the International Crisis Group, discusses the broader implications of the recent election and what it may mean for the future of the country. Human rights activist Semin Qasmi comments on the progress that has been made in Afghanistan in terms of women's rights and what challenges still remain. Nipa Banerjee, senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's School of International Development and Global Studies, speaks about the role Canada has played in Afghanistan, both in terms of military and development assistance.