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Was there anything from the British and Russian occupation of Afghanistan that should have guided how the recent American-led invasion? Were there historic lessons that were ignored, that might have guided current strategy? Finally, had the US Govt. not trained and armed the Mujahidin, would the Taliban and Al Quaeda have had as much influence as they have had over the last 20 years?

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Hiya Eddie, I've been a fan for a long time. Thanks for all the laughs. I know your Dad was stationed in Northern Ireland (my former home land) when you were a nipper, how do you think that shaped your career? Do you think it was a part of how you thought about the silliness of religious excess? Or did it have no impact at all? Thanks!