Episode 2 The nuanced differences between former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and the American administration are revealed through insights shared in the second episode of “Political Memory.” Former Afghan Interior Minister Muhammad Umer daudzai underscores Karzai’s unwavering commitment from the onset of his presidency to fostering national unity and internal consensus, in collaboration with international partners. Notably, Karzai’s practice of maintaining an open-door policy at the presidential palace facilitated weekly engagements with upwards of 500 leaders. Additionally, Muhammad Umer daudzai sheds light on the internal divisions within the Great Assembly of Afghanistan, attributing them to the influence wielded by Iran and Russia over certain members. To safeguard the sovereignty of the Afghan Grand Assembly, measures such as banning visits from foreign ambassadors were instituted. The discussion further delves into Karzai’s inaugural meeting with US President George Bush at Camp David, where discussions spanned Afghan, Pakistani, and Iranian affairs, including the 2007 presidential elections. This pivotal encounter underscored a notable discrepancy between the two parties, particularly regarding the Iranian issue, with Karzai exhibiting a predisposition towards fostering closer ties with Tehran, in contrast to Bush’s stance.