Afghanistan under the Knife
We’ve stuck a knife deep into Afghanistan. With bin Laden dead, should we take it out or keep it in?
Is Assassination Justice?
Phyllis Bennis: Message sent to Arab world was unilateral power, not justice.
After Osama: China?
In the war between the United States and al-Qaeda, the big winner is: China.
Red, White, and Blue Frenzy
Despite the passion of the White House throngs, Osama bin Laden’s death is no “mission accomplished.”
Jihadi Butch Cassidy
We have, once again, played right into Osama bin Laden’s hands.
Justice or Vengeance?
In the midst of the Arab Spring, which directly rejects al-Qaeda-style small-group violence in favor of mass-based, society-wide mobilization and non-violent protest to challenge dictatorship and corruption, does the killing of Osama bin Laden represent ultimate justice, or even an end to the “unfinished business” of 9/11?
Three Cups of a Flawed Hero
There are limits to Greg Mortenson’s model of change.
Enhanced Drone-Strike Accuracy Makes Accidents Look That Much More Suspicious
Despite improved drone-strike accuracy in Pakistan, innocents are still killed.
How to Prevent Pakistani Anarchy
In 10 weeks of protests, Tunisians and Egyptians achieved for themselves what 10 years of bloodshed could not purchase for Pax Americana or its archenemy in Iraq or Afghanistan.
By Enabling India’s Nuke Program U.S. Shares Blame for Pakistan’s
Our illegal nuclear deal with India goads Pakistan to expand its illegal nuclear program.
Sidelining Egyptian Women after the Uprising
All the members of the committee writing Egypt’s new constitution are men.
Raymond Davis Incident Shows How Tangled U.S.-Pakistan Web Is
The Raymond Davis incident encapsulates the growing estrangement between the two countries over their respective strategies in Afghanistan.
Raymond Davis: Insert Your Conspiracy Theory Here
The Raymond Davis case is a magnet for conspiracy theories.
Liberal Pakistan under Extremist Assault
Religious extremists are using Pakistan’s blasphemy law to challenge the country’s traditions of tolerance.
Afghanistan: Killing Peace
Nine years into the war in Afghanistan, the costs still aren’t worth the price paid.