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In this special interview, Dr. Ziaei, Ahmad Massoud’s maternal uncle, presents explicit and challenging views on the political status of Ahmad Massoud, his leadership responsibilities, and the role of Afghan political leaders in contemporary history. In part of this conversation, Dr. Ziaei emphasizes that Ahmad Massoud was not elected by the people and, therefore, the people have no right to expect accountability from him. He sees political legitimacy only within the framework of elections and believes that Ahmad Massoud was never introduced as the people’s elected leader in a democratic process. Also, this interview reviews the role of jihadi leaders such as Ahmad Shah Massoud and Ustad Burhanuddin Rabbani in the Kabul civil wars and their responsibility in shaping the political and military crises in Afghanistan. Dr. Ziaei also critically examines the position of foreign powers and their influence on the political fate of the country. Does the accountability of political leaders depend only on the people’s votes? Do unelected leaders also have responsibilities to history and society? To what extent has the role of foreign powers been decisive in the Afghan crisis? Don't miss this exclusive interview to hear candid statements, in-depth analyses, and rarely heard facts from someone close to Ahmad Massoud's family.