Afghanistan & U.S.: Déja vu all over again
The U.S. sends troops far from home on an ill-defined mission. Leaders lie. The conflict becomes a losing quagmire. That's…
Pakistan commits to reform schools that teach militancy
For decades, militant religious schools in Pakistan called madrassas taught students to kill non-believers. Now, Islamabad is taking them on.
In Afghanistan, winning peace requires diplomacy
The war in Afghanistan is the longest military conflict in U.S. history. It has failed. The key to peace is…
For peace in Afghanistan, we need all at the table
After years of conflict, Afghanistan yearns for peace. The best forum would bring the government and Taliban together in a…
The lesser evil: An Afghan youth on the Taliban peace talks
Afghanistan is in peace talks. Governance by the government would be bad, governance by the Taliban worse. Afghans must resist…
Imran Khan confronted by realities of power in Pakistan
Cricket-star-turned-prime-minister Imran Khan says he wants to lift up the poor in Pakistan. But his renegade political drive faces economic…
“Victory” could be elusive for Trump in Afghanistan
Afghanistan will likely frustrate U.S. President Donald Trump, whose “new” strategy to achieve victory there sounds all too familiar.
The rise and fall of cinema in Kabul
The movie industry in Afghanistan has a tumultuous history. Today, Afghan cinema and film-making are at an all-time low with…
Afghanistan: Growing up in a never-ending war
Last Wednesday felt like any other day. I was at my office desk when I heard a huge blast. Another…
Terrorism: A Global Phenomenon
It's an age-old tactic, but experts say terrorist attacks have recently grown in breadth and intensity. Most recent attacks have…