Blog Posts

The Flawed Consensus on Afghanistan

Malou Innocent | Dec 22, 2011

How hawks are preparing Americans for the potential of a prolonged guerilla war in Afghanistan.

Paul R. Pillar | Dec 06, 2011

Bonn was a bust. But now is not the time to give up on regional diplomacy for Afghanistan.

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 27, 2011

With lines of contention like the ones in Afghanistan, it is little wonder that confusion can bring about something like Saturday's lethal incident.

Malou Innocent | Sep 06, 2011

The top three things Washington needs to realize about the Afghan war—before it's too late.

Paul R. Pillar | May 16, 2011

American ego is getting in the way of productive negotiations with the Taliban.

Malou Innocent | May 06, 2011

Thank you, Mr. Bush, Mr. Rumsfled, Ms. Rice, et al. for taking your eyes off the ball.

Malou Innocent | May 03, 2011

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. The friend of my enemy is my...friend?

| Oct 29, 2010

Paul R. Pillar | Oct 27, 2010

Would America's withdrawal mean abandoning Afghan women?

Malou Innocent | Oct 26, 2010

The idea that Iran doesn't have a stake in Afghanistan and the United States does is absurd.