Fireside Talk with Rory Stewart

Afghanistan to Wildestan
Watch the recording from our exclusive charity event with British diplomat, author and politician, Rory Stewart as he re-lives one of his most memorable and remarkable journeys, and we champion the importance of accessing adventure and the outdoors at a time of great social challenge and change.
Home to British Exploring Society’s first virtual expedition, Wildestan is a place of adventure, opportunity and challenge. Watch the trailer here: • Welcome to Wildestan 2020
Visit our channel for more British Exploring Society videos, including Young Explorer Kieran’s story: • Kieran's story
British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can change lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.
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[@JP51ism]

I'm American & I'm so pleased to have found this (after reading a recent brilliant op-ed of Rory's); I read "The Places In Between" AND gave it for Xmas gifts that year. One recipient was an Irishman who had done NGO/UN work in various spots (with his own list re: socks, etc); he's a tough audience & had praised it.

[@dharmabob2]

Hi there. I've just discovered Rory Stewart and though I'm from a very different UK background from him, must say he's an amazing guy. He's made of what the great explorers from the past were made from. In fact I would say that in today's world he's a very unique personality. I've just started 'The places inbetween' and find it fascinating. To walk across Afghanistan solo takes a pair, and he's certainly got that!
Something else I'd like to mention is that here is a man from a privileged background using that privilege to improve the lives of others, rather than becoming 'successful' for himself. I think this is part of his greatness

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[@sleepyjoe7518]

Afghan bandits first attacked Soviet Middle Asia, thats why Andropov sent troops.

[@sleepyjoe7518]

Rory, USSR did not invade Afghanistan, it was invited by Afghan government to tackle bandits created by William Casey.

[@sleepyjoe7518]

Afghanistan is not a state but a pile of rocks.