The American public votes to give Bush another term, right before a big dose of buyers’ remorse. In Iraq, the new "democracy" struggles to get elections off the ground as the situation careens toward civil war.

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S1 Episode 8 - "Electioneering"

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Donald Trump cuts a deal with the Taliban — and America begins its withdrawal.

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S4 Episode 10 - "The Phantom Pain"

The Obama administration promises victory in ‘The Good War.’

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S4 Episode 9 - "Peace Walker"

America runs its war in Afghanistan on the cheap — and subcontracts to crooks, kingpins, and gangsters.

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S4 Episode 8 - "Sons of Liberty"

The Bush administration unleashes the first war of the 21st century.

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S4 Episode 7 - "Guns of the Patriots"

The Afghan jihad spreads to Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.

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S1 Episode 8 - "Electioneering"

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