Will The Taliban Cause the Worlds First Water War?

The water wars have no end in sight. Water disputes between Iran and Afghanistan date back to as early as the 1870s. However, with the Taliban back in power in Kabul since 2021, the Helmand River has become an increasing topic of contention between the neighboring countries, particularly in recent months.

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[tommy_t]

The literal Taliban larping a Mad Max storyline wasn't on my 2024 Bingo Card but here we are...

[theMOCmaster]

Problem with the USSR and the Aral Sea was the unlined canals because they just wanted them built fast to meet communist industrialization goals

[americankid]

It’s crazy to me that most of the stuff being discussed in this video happened within my lifetime. Some of which I actually remember myself.

[thedukeofchutney]

You know it’s bad when IRAN is saying you’re being unreasonable and oppressive.

[cramehoe]

I drove around Kyrgyzstan back in 2021 as Afghanistan was falling. I talked to locals about the country and multiple people from Bishkek to Osh talked about how proud they are of there water and how important water is for there country. And it was terrifying when i drove by water reservoir and see how low there were.

[KaelanSwan]

"Sir, Sir! There's a crisis in the middle east!"
"Well it is a day of the week ending in y"

[robertfrank]

When Iran is telling you, "you're not inclusive enough, " you're fucking up.

[dianapennepacker]

Yeah a drug video would be interesting. I heard the Taliban are focused on meth now. More lucrative with less water/land use, and easier centralizing.

I want to know if that is true.

[wtrdog]

The first water war...

That title will go perfectly along with The War of the Bucket!

[Chtulhu]

"Nobody wants to work with them". Except Norway. We flew several high-ranking members of the Taliban, on a privat jet to Oslo. They got a week's stay, all expenses paid, the best hotels, round the clock security, and of course complete secrecy. The reason for all this extravaganz? Norway wanted to convince the Taliban to allow girls back into school. The Taliban leaders said, and I quote: "It was a very productive stay, we got to see a lot of the capitol. But, on the theme of girls in school, we already allow girls to go to school. So on this, we agree. 😁"

It cost the Norwegian taxpayer 400 000 Euros for the privat jet ALONE. No government official has ever stated how much they spent on these savage autocrats.

[parkermaisterra]

Ya know this video came out at a perfect time cause my family was curious about the state of Afghanistan after the US withdrawal. Didn’t expect Mad Max

[Brommear]

Building an economy on agriculture in a desert is not a great idea - not in the USSR, not in California and not in Peru. Thanks for the information.

[TheRaptorr]

Of course, its the Taliban.
*Again.*

[gagewesterhouse]

Can't wait for the 9th season of GoT: War of the Seven Stans!!

[Ifyoucanreadthisgooglebroke]

Is there a betting pool somewhere for these? Iran v Afghanistan. India et al. v China. Egypt v Ethiopia. Kazakhstan v Uzbekistan v Turkmenistan. Something something Sudan. Or the darkhorse, Utah v Arizona!

[dylanforest]

This is coming from a recovering heroin addict, I think it would be fascinating for you to go in depth on the role Taliban has played in the drug trade.
I always thought it was ironic that the Taliban was able to sow death and destruction American homeland with opiates as opposed to conventional military strikes.

[icedcoffee]

We don't have a recorded history of it, but I would guarantee there have been water wars

[TheMalayLinguist]

As if the Taliban isn't already a damn sore to humanity now they're involved in this....

[masjuggalo]

They better be careful. Nestle intends on owning all the water

[LG-hozk]

The Middle East is becoming real life Dune