Poetry as a Weapon of War in Afghanistan

Name: Poetry as a Weapon of War in Afghanistan
Uploaded: 2011-03-24T17:08:00Z
Duration: P446S
Description: According to two new reports, the Taliban is defeating the United States when it comes to winning Afghans' hearts and minds with propaganda, especially through poetry. Jeffrey Brown talks to Thomas Johnson, co-author of the recent studies.

Clip: 03/24/2011 | 7m 26s

According to two new reports, the Taliban is defeating the United States when it comes to winning Afghans' hearts and minds with propaganda, especially through poetry. Jeffrey Brown talks to Thomas Johnson, co-author of the recent studies.

Aired: 03/24/11

Rating: NR

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