Independent Producers
Afghanistan: Its Geography and Development
In 1992, a civil war in Afghanistan turned the country upside down. It also littered the country with landmines. In this audio story, we hear from a man who lost his father in the war, and also saw many childhood friends killed by these...
Financial Times
How the 20-year war changed Afghanistan | FT Film
An Afghan photojournalist, former politician, young musician, Nato interpreter, female filmmaker, and a student whose mother was assassinated, reveal the impact of war... as US troops pull out and the Taliban gains ground
Next Animation Studio
Rockets fired on Kabul airport as U.S. completes withdrawal
The Taliban have taken over Kabul airport following the departure of the final U.S. flight on Tuesday morning, according to the BBC, but only after a rocket attack on the airport on Monday.
TLDR News
America’s Massive Global Military Presence Explained - TLDR News
The United States has the world’s largest military budget by some distance, so it’s no surprise they have a massive global presence. In this video we take a look at some of America’s lesser known overseas bases and some of their...
The Guardian
Second innings
From Afghanistan to London, three boys build a new life playing cricket. Tucked away in suburban south London, matches take place every week for young and often traumatised asylum seekers. Many have fled war and have been separated from...
The Guardian
Fight or flight: the veterans at war with PTSD
One hundred years on from the end of the first world war, a group of veterans in Dorset are torn between their pride in their military careers and their anger over the lack of psychological support provided to them by the Ministry of...
The Guardian
I don't want any more sadness in my life' - comedy theatre about life in the Calais refugee camp
PsycheDelight, a social theatre company made up of people who met in the Calais refugee camp known as the ‘Jungle’, have devised a tragicomedy play, Borderline, about their experiences which premiered at this year’s Brighton fringe...
The Guardian
The imams, the Taliban and the condom
In Afghanistan, half of all deaths among women aged 15 to 49 are because of pregnancy and childbirth, according to Unicef – and most are preventable. But two imams, Mansour Mahsoom and Najiba Qureishi, are on a quest to educate men and...
The Guardian
Guantánamo Diary: rendition, torture and detention without charge
Watch our exclusive animated documentary about Mohamedou Ould Slahi's declassified memoir, Guantánamo Diary, and its extraordinary eight-year journey from inside the US detention facility to worldwide publication. Mohamedou's brother,...
Jabzy
Division of Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Division of Central Asia
Step Back History
Al-Qaeda's Road to 9/11
Al-Qaeda had been born in the fires of war against the Soviets, but as the 80s turned into the 90s Al-Qaeda made the transition to a terrorist network. This is that story.
AllTime 10s
10 Ridiculous Ways Governments Wasted Your Money
"If there's one thing governments can do, it's waste your money. From the US air dropping in cashmere goats to Dubai's jetpacking firemen, here are 10 Ridiculous Times Government Wasted Your Money.
Curated Video
The war in Afghanistan, 1979
The Afghan president calls for the Russian help to control rebels called Mujahideen which turned into a relegion war and the cost of huge civilian casualties.
Schooling Online
Nailing Non-fiction: I Am Malala - Prologue & Part 1 Summary: Before the Taliban (Chapters 1-8)
On the 9th of October 2012, 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Taliban terrorist. But this is only part of her incredible story, which deserves to be told from the very beginning. Join us for the first part of...
NPR
Farming and Vets
Nearly 4,000 Vermont veterans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan since 9/11. Many veterans are still dealing with the invisible wounds of war. Some of them, however, have begun to find healing through farming. One veteran who is raising...
TLDR News
Withdrawing Troops & Making Allies Pay a 'Fair Share': Trump's 2016 Foreign Policies - TLDR News
When Trump was running for office in 2016 he made some big promises about foreign policy & international relations. He said that he'd end wars, withdraw troops and make NATO allies pay a fair share. So in this video we're going to...
Step Back History
The Death of Bin Laden and the Birth of ISIS
Within a week of 9/11, the United States announced a global war on terror which continues to this day and would spend every last dollar they had and sacrifice thousands of their young people to get their revenge. What was next for both...
The Economist
Where does foreign aid go?
Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. But which countries are the most generous?
Next Animation Studio
Afghan commandos, Northern Alliance prepare to fight Taliban
Ancient enemies of the Taliban and elite Afghan commandos who were trained by U.S. Special Forces are regrouping in a part of Afghanistan that had always hated the Taliban.
TLDR News
September 11th 2001: The 20th Anniversary of 9/11 - TLDR News
A list of charities committed to raising money and distributing support to the families of those killed or injured on September 11, 2001 and the first responders who were affected
Jabzy
The Great Game - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Great Game
ACDC Leadership
Which country has the worst economy?
Which is worse? Tuvalu has the lowest GDP, Burundi has the lowest GDP per capita, Venezuela has massive inflation and long lines for basic necessities, and the economy of North Korea is...well, broken. What do you think? Which country...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Corrupt Countries
Shady dealing, bribery and extortion. Those are just a few of the various underhand schemes that are taking place in these corrupt countries
Curated Video
Foreign aid: who gives the most, and where does it go?
Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. We analysed the data to see which countries are spending and receiving the most