Posted on December 1, 2009 by Alex Halpern
Eight years of war for what? For three more years of war? For three more years of death and pointless waste and the rage of the fundamentalists and the antagonism of the Muslim world?
Continue ReadingPosted on November 3, 2009 by Dan Linehan
Brave New Films has released a documentary film titled, ‘Rethink Afghanistan’
Continue ReadingPosted on November 2, 2009 by Alex Halpern
Last week I wrote about the corruption of Hamid Karzai’s government and my surprise at his willingness to participate in a run-off election after “winning” the Presidency with the help of intimidation and fraud.
Continue ReadingPosted on October 25, 2009 by Alex Halpern
The acquiescence of Afghan President Hamid Karzai to participate in a run-off presidential election is being seen in the West as a positive sign that the government in Kabul is progressing towards a more stable and democratic Afghanistan.
Continue ReadingPosted on October 25, 2009 by Dan Linehan
A double suicide car bombing occurred early Sunday morning in downtown Baghdad, Iraq.
Continue ReadingPosted on October 12, 2009 by Alex Halpern
Since its founding as a modern state in 1738, Afghanistan has served as both a bridge between Asia and the Middle East and, owing to its geographic location, a strategic outpost for many of the world’s armies.
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