A Lesson on Nonviolence for the President
Contrary to what the president believes, violence is not the answer.
Obama’s Surge and Pakistan
U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan is built on two coups, one in Kabul and the other in Islamabad.
The AfPak Train Wreck
The president’s goals in escalating the war in Afghanistan are deeply flawed. Just ask the Russians.
Nation-Building in Afghanistan
The United States can learn from the mistakes made in Iraq to craft a new approach to Afghanistan.
Legitimacy in Afghanistan
Escalation has just brought more death and destruction. More escalation could close off opportunities for a political solution.
Why the Afghan Surge Will Fail
President Obama is on the verge of making a profound mistake by sending more troops to Afghanistan, argues columnist Conn Hallinan.
UN Report Misleading on Afghanistan
A new report gives the impression that the opium trade is the main reason why the Taliban are gaining in strength, absolving the United States and NATO of their own responsibility in fomenting the insurgency.
Activist Listeners
The Raqs Media Collective is revolutionizing the art of communication in Delhi and beyond.
Interview with Malalai Joya
The Afghan activist and legislator says no to the United States and NATO, the warlords, and the Taliban, and says yes to democracy.
Legacy of Abuse in Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan government has brushed aside Western criticism of its abusive practices. But that might be about to change.
Strategic Dialogue: Afghanistan
Should we stay or should we go: that’s the question.
Bollywood Gets Political
It’s no longer just the same old song and dance: India’s film industry is tackling some pretty serious topics.