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Afghan Ninjas

Jerry Meyerle | Jun 03, 2011
To prevent collapse, Afghanistan needs a small, cohesive and deadly army. Nunchucks optional.

Yes, the Afghans Hate Us

Gilles Dorronsoro | May 05, 2011
Negotiating with the Taliban is Obama's last hope.

Scrounging for Answers in Afghanistan

Ahmed Rashid | Dec 17, 2010
Here's hoping the classified version of the Afghanistan strategy review has more meat on the bone than the bland public assessment.
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Blogs

The Fate of Afghan Women

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 27, 2010
Would America's withdrawal mean abandoning Afghan women?

Negotiating While Fighting in Afghanistan

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 15, 2010
Americans like to think of war and peace as two distinct states. But the United States has often negotiated with the enemy while fighting them at the same time—and is doing so again in Afghanistan.

Talks about Talks? Just Get on with It Already

Malou Innocent | Oct 15, 2010
Can we move on to peace negotiations with the Taliban yet?
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