A Book To Shape Historical Record
By breaking convention to publish a critical memoir while a president he served remains in office, the former defense secretary will help shape the historical record. Read Here – The Atlantic
Tag: Afghanistan
Looking For Legs
At the turn of the century Afghanistan was economically comatose. The arrival of international forces in 2001 also marked the start of unprecedented international support. After 12 years of conflict, Afghanistan remains a burden for the international community. Read Here – The Diplomat
Eyeing Karzai
Afghans are afraid of the country reverting to anarchy; an overwhelming majority of the people, including Pashtuns, feel that the residual presence of U.S. and NATO forces after 2014 is essential for the stability of the country. Read Here – The Hindu
Road To Nowhere?
U.S. post-2014 development plans for Central Asia are worthy, but at risk of strategic failure. Read Here – The Diplomat
The World As It Was in 2013
Silvio Berlusconi is out and Angela Merkel was reelected. Nelson Mandela and Hugo Chavez passed away. Fidel Castro didn’t. People took to the streets in Kiev and Bangkok, Cairo and Khartoum. The president of Syria ignored Barack Obama’s red line and used chemical weapons, while Iran was willing to engage in negotiations with the United […]
In Search Of A New Identity
The U.S. military faces a 21st century identity crisis. But despite blanket spending cuts, it has options. Read Here – The Diplomat
It’s The Economy, Stupid
As a fiscally constrained and war-weary Washington confronts its foreign policy challenges, events in Ukraine and Afghanistan show that economic incentives can play a major role in addressing them. Read Here – The Atlantic
The New Terrorist
Pakistani authorities have long had ties to domestic militant groups that help advance the country’s core foreign policy interests, namely in connection with Afghanistan and India. Read Here – Council On Foreign Relations
Coup Prone Country’s Most Powerful Man
General Pervez Ashfaq Kayani, who pushed the Pakistani Taliban out of Swat Valley, is handing over power after six years as Pakistan‘s chief of army staff. He is passing the baton to General Raheel Sharif, who will now become the coup-prone country’s most powerful man. Read Here – AlJazeera
Flagging Afghan Concerns
The Afghan president‘s push to delay a security pact with the U.S. has undermined confidence in Afghanistan’s future, testing international support for the country at a crucial moment, the U.S.-led coalition’s top commander said. Read Here – WSJ
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