Great new series on the history of America, particularly this episode - The Price of Freedom. Focusses on the war in Afghanistan and the lessons of past failures. He makes the point of how Americans still view wars as they did the Second World War - morally just invasions, as straightforward battles between good and evil. The lesson of Korea was forgotten by the Bush Administration, leading to the mess we're in now.
I was hoping for much more from Obama on foreign policy, perhaps steps towards peace and a less aggressive attitude from the US. However, Afghanistan is a catch 22. Do the US and UK leave and let the Taliban take over now or fight on and keep a military presence there for the unforeseeable future?
I worry this war could make or break Obama's legacy as President.
Watch this episode here.
