Nov 21, 2009
October, 2009
- Oct 30, 2009
- Oct 22, 2009
Karin von Hippel was quoted on NPR, discussing ways in which the International Community could help prevent fraud in a run-off election in Afghanistan.
- Oct 22, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC – The scheduling of a Nov. 7 presidential election runoff in Afghanistan leaves authorities little time to make improvements in the election process, but there are a number of steps that can be taken to avoid the major problems of the Aug. 20 polls, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) said today.
- Oct 13, 2009
Eurasia Insight reports that the Central Asian States are now allowing Military Cargo bound for US and Nato Forces in Afghanistan to pass through the Northern Distribution Network initially intended only for humanitarian supplies, a shift in policy that could be crucial in the future.
- Oct 13, 2009
The African Union’s Conflict Management Division (CMD) – an integral component of the AU Peace and Security Department, the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) and the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) are undertaking a joint project aimed at strengthening the mediation support capacity of the African Union (AU).
- Oct 13, 2009
Karin von Hippel was quoted on Bloomberg.com discussing how the U.S. should engage with President Karzai for a more successful Afghanistan strategy.
- Oct 9, 2009
Karin von Hippel was quoted in The Christian Science Monitor today, dicussing McChrystal's request for sending 60,000 additional troops to Afghanistan.
- Oct 9, 2009
The US seems to be trying a new tactic in Afghanistan: Talking to the Taliban.
- Oct 9, 2009
In the midst of much policy debate over whether the U.S. should stay in Afghanistan or withdraw, Afghani women struggle to have their voices heard; surprisingly for many, they want the the U.S. to stay.
- Oct 8, 2009
This morning there was a suicide bombing at the Indian embassy in Kabul, killing at least 17 people. The second attack on the Indian embassy in a little over a year, the bombing represents significant regional tension.
- Oct 2, 2009
Karin von Hippel was quoted in USA Today discussing measures make aid more effective in Pakistan.
