Tag Archives: Hamid Karzai

The Disastrous U.S. Habit to Rush Elections

From Iraq and Afghanistan to Ukraine, the U.S. always hopes to get “its man” into office quickly — with poor results.

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A Vote for Afghanistan

How can a society develop exemplary civic courage in the face of brutal terror?

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Afghanistan for Afghans: The West's End Game Is Promoting Governance

What is the United States hoping will be the end result of its mission in Afghanistan?

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Why Afghanistan Is Lost

Will 30,000 additional U.S. troops help President Obama turn the tide in Afghanistan?

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Kerry’s Rookie Mistake?

Is the Obama Administration grooming John Kerry to be the next U.S. Secretary of State?

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Managing the Recovery of Failing States (Part I)

How can international donors create realistic expectations for Afghanistan?

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Shooting Afghanistan: Beyond the Conflict (III)

How does the simple process of walking broaden one’s conceptions of Afghanistan?

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Shooting Afghanistan: Beyond the Conflict (II)

How do photographs reveal an Afghanistan of daily life next to and within conflict?

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Shooting Afghanistan: Beyond the Conflict (I)

How accurate is the conventional view of Afghanistan as a unique location of conflict and disorder?

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Looting as a Unification Strategy?

How can Hamid Karzai establish the central government’s authority?

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