Vanishing Interest in Afghanistan

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Why international interest in Afghanistan has steadily declined since 2009.
Author

Alex Strick van Linschoten

Published

November 1, 2015

Afghanistan has been fading from the international media map for several years. This chart (courtesy of Google Trends) – illustrating search interest and media publication – shows how the peak of late 2009 has been followed by a slow decline, one set to continue as international media outlets continue their pullout in favour of newer, flashier conflicts.