The Globalist

Vast inflows of donor cash, intended to bring about reconstruction, may instead have added significantly to Afghanistan’s corruption problems.

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

Why is the situation in Afghanistan today resembling the quagmire in Vietnam in the 1960s?

How can international donors create realistic expectations for Afghanistan?

Why does half of all U.S. assistance to Afghanistan still return to the United States in salaries and profits?

What lessons does the United States need to learn from Iraq so as not to waste taxpayer money in Afghanistan?

Will the reconstruction mistakes made in Iraq be avoided by the U.S. and its allies in Afghanistan?

What measures will bring a lasting recovery to the U.S economy?

The Globalist’s year in review for 2004.

How should the United States change its plans for rebuilding Iraq?