Fighting the Taliban and Coming Home to a Changing Britain | Steven Cooper
Steven Cooper served in the British military in Afghanistan, where he experienced the realities of conflict and encountered the Taliban firsthand. What he saw during his service would go on to shape not only his understanding of war, but also the way he views society back home in Britain.
In this episode of Wise Words, Steven reflects on his time in Afghanistan, the treatment of ordinary Afghan people under the Taliban, the experiences of British soldiers serving there, and what it was like returning home after military service.
Our conversation then turns to modern Britain. Steven shares his…
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