Afghanistan

'Our World Divided: Afghanistan from War to Peace' examines the history of Afghanistan from the wars with the British empire to its present day occupation by Western troops. The current issues including the effects of '9/11', the rise of the Taliban, the alleged human rights abuses and the timetable for military withdrawal are explored. Case studies show real-life experiences from a variety of diverse sources Viewpoint panels present each side of the argument form those involved in the conflict, politicians and the media. The panels look at who is behind each quote and suggest points to consider to guide the debate. Timelines, fact boxes and maps put the event into context. This series explores today's most contentious issues affecting areas of conflict around the world.