Nov 21, 2009
- 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.
