At the time, the U.S. government was doling out up to $5,000 to Afghan warlords and to the government of Pakistan for capturing suspected members of Al Qaeda or the Taliban and turning them over.

Source: https://theintercept.com/2023/01/07/guantanamo-detainees-sabri-al-qurashi-kazakhstan/

That's right, folks — the 20th century, plaything for warlords since 4000.

Source: https://collider.com/kang-the-conqueror-comics-most-evil-schemes/

The film will explore the ambitions, betrayals, and fates of various characters, including warlords, ninjas, traveling performers, and peasants, and brings out the essence of Kitano’s world, including intense violence and dark humor.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/kubi-kitano-takeshi-cannes-kadokawa-1235585169/