The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that the U.S. conducted after 9/11 had serious consequences for the rule of law in the world.
In Charts: The Afghanistan War
A collection of charts, maps and graphs exploring the longest war is U.S. history.
The Taliban and the US: Accepting the Inevitable
It took the deaths of 2,300 U.S. soldiers and tens of thousands of Afghans to reach the agreement to end the longest war in U.S. history.
Trump’s New Year’s Gift to Putin, Rouhani and Erdogan
Trump’s decision to withdraw forces from Syria and Afghanistan points only to his abdication of the US’ moral responsibility.
How the World Bank Mismanaged the Reconstruction of Afghanistan
Vast inflows of donor cash, intended to bring about reconstruction, may instead have added significantly to Afghanistan’s corruption problems.
The Afghan Quagmire: Corruption Persists
Corruption and the lack of the rule of law is a fundamental cause of the Afghan debacle.
The Illusion of Strategy in Afghanistan: No Change in Pakistan’s Malice
Pakistan’s machinations and America’s past delusions pose obstacles to a successful strategic outcome for the war In Afghanistan.
The US and Iran: Between Obsession and Forgetfulness
The Trump Administration’s obsession with the Iran nuclear deal cannot obscure the U.S. role in strengthening Iran.
Ending Pakistan’s Export of Jihadists: The Key to Win in Afghanistan
A policy to win in Afghanistan requires undermining the Taliban’s strategic base – the external support and sanctuary that Pakistan continues to provide.
Trump’s “New” Strategy in Afghanistan Is Doomed To Fail
After 16 years of fighting, dispatching an additional force of 4,000 soldiers will not change anything.