Pakistan

Freedom, PTSD, war, and life through an evolutionary lens | Sebastian Junger & Peter Attia (Ep. 195)

Peter Attia MD

The country whose secret service (ISI) was behind the Taliban, viewing Afghanistan as 'strategic depth' against India.

Rochelle Humes: Learning To Be At Peace With Uncertainty | E118

The Diary Of A CEO

The country where Osama bin Laden was hiding, as mentioned in Barack Obama's speech about making high-stakes decisions with imperfect information.

The War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Yaroslav Trofimov (Episode #358)

Sam Harris

Yaroslav Trofimov served as the Wall Street Journal's bureau chief here for 5 years.

The War in Gaza: A Conversation with Dan Senor and Douglas Murray (Episode #344)

Sam Harris

Used as a comparison to Israel, highlighting how Pakistan was created in the same year but does not face the same level of questioning regarding its legitimacy or existence.

#160 - Paul Offit, MD: Latest on COVID-19 vaccines and their safety, herd immunity, & viral variants

Peter Attia MD

Mentioned as a country where polio still exists, necessitating ongoing vaccination efforts.

Gaza & Global Order: A Conversation with Yuval Noah Harari (Episode #341)

Sam Harris

Mentioned in comparison to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict regarding territorial claims.

The Bright Line Between Good and Evil (Episode #340)

Sam Harris

A country where jihadist atrocities occur continuously and where the Pakistani Taliban carried out a school massacre.

Robert Crews: Afghanistan, Taliban, Bin Laden, and War in the Middle East | Lex Fridman Podcast #244

Lex Fridman

Neighbor of Afghanistan, where millions of Afghans fled as refugees, and a consistent backer of the Taliban.

E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more

All-In Podcast

One of the countries where the US engaged in wars since 9/11, estimated to have contributed to 3-4 million deaths across multiple conflicts.

In conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a source of refugees following the Iraq War and its aftermath.

E118: AI FOMO frenzy, macro update, Fox vs Dominion, US vs China & more with Brad Gerstner

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a country that collaborated with Iran and China on nuclear technology.

#72 – Dan Harris: 10% happier – meditation, kindness, and compassion

Peter Attia MD

One of the war zones where Dan Harris reported after 9/11.

A Tale of Cancellation: A Conversation with Meg Smaker (Episode #300)

Sam Harris

Country where Meg Smaker traveled on her way to Afghanistan in 2004, where she was followed by secret police due to kidnapping concerns. She also stayed at a firehouse there and later interviewed arms dealers.

The Logic of Doomsday: A Conversation with William J. Perry (Episode #210)

Sam Harris

A country mentioned as a nuclear power that acquired weapons for security reasons, and a potential site for a limited nuclear exchange leading to global effects.

Climate Change Debate: Bjørn Lomborg and Andrew Revkin | Lex Fridman Podcast #339

Lex Fridman

Used as an example of a region where rapid population growth and settlement in floodplains have dramatically increased human vulnerability to climate hazards, overshadowing the direct impact of climate change in disaster losses.

Voices of Social Impact from Personal Experiences

MIT Open Learning

The country where Varis Khan has lived as an Afghan refugee since birth and pursued his education.

What Have We Learned from the Pandemic?: A Conversation with Nicholas Christakis

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a location where people are increasingly worried about camp.

The Fall of Afghanistan: A Conversation with Peter Bergen (Episode #258)

Sam Harris

Where Osama bin Laden spent years hiding before his death.

Eric Weinstein: Revolutionary Ideas in Science, Math, and Society | Lex Fridman Podcast #16

Lex Fridman

Country mentioned as a place where tech companies conduct business, potentially influencing their content moderation policies.

Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a country from which valuable immigrants can come, who are appalled by religious fanaticism.

Brandon Stanton Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

One of 30+ countries Brandon Stanton has visited for Humans of New York, conducting interviews with interpreters.

Annie Jacobsen on Nuclear War, Intelligence Operations, and Conspiracy Realities

Conversations with Tyler

Mentioned in the context of a potential nuclear conflict with India and how the US might respond.

Chapter 1: Rethinking US-China Relations in the Biden Era with Elizabeth Economy | LFHSPBC

PolicyEd

From Intentions to Impact: Decolonizing Refugee Response

MIT Open Learning

Mentioned as one of the decolonized states that challenged the initial draft of the Refugee Convention.