Afghanistan: A heritage turned into a global battleground

For the last 41 years the Soviet Union and USA used Afghanistan as a playground for geopolitics.

Now the global superpowers have shaken off all responsibilities and have left Afghanistan in the hands of the Taliban.

What was this devastating war spanning decades actually for?

What did the people of Afghanistan get out of all these years of sacrifice?

In Star Viewsroom, Zyma Islam goes in depth with The Daily Star editor and publisher Mahfuz Anam about the history and future of Afghanistan, and its significance in geopolitics