January 3, 2010
Must Read
This BBC News profile discusses the history of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).
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December 30, 2009
Must Read
The Economist analyzes the history of Waziristan and Pakistan's efforts to control it.
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December 5, 2009
Must Read
Scott Shane examines the Pashtunistan region, and its implications for American foreign policy in the near future, commenting that "Mr. Obama's surge depends a lot on the hearts and minds of the Pashtuns - and who seems a winner."
See more in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Counterterrorism, U.S. Strategy and Politics
November 25, 2009
Interview
The threat posed by the al-Qaeda-Taliban relationship is a crucial element in U.S. strategic planning in Afghanistan. Four experts explore the changing nature of these sometimes murky ties.
See more in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Terrorist Organizations, Terrorist Leaders
Updated: October 26, 2009
Backgrounder
Pakistan has emerged as a terrorist sanctuary for some of the world's most violent groups, including al-Qaeda, the Taliban, and homegrown militants, that threaten the stability of Pakistan as well as the region.
See more in Pakistan, Terrorism, Terrorist Organizations
September 28, 2009
Op-Ed
Los Angeles Times
Max Boot discusses the implications of President Obama's troop strategy in Afghanistan
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Updated: July 22, 2009
Backgrounder
India's growing economic and political influence in Afghanistan has angered Pakistan, the traditional power there, and has experts worried that Afghanistan could become another battleground in the long-standing rivalry between South Asia's two giants.
See more in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Trade
July 13, 2009
Op-Ed
New York Times
Steven Simon discusses the investigation into twenty Americans who are believed to have joined a militant Islamist group in Somalia.
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May 2, 2009
Must Read
Fareed Zakaria argues that although the Pakistani military has pledged to fight the spread of the Taliban in the country, it has yet to sever its core relationship with the militants.
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March 27, 2009
Op-Ed
Commentary
Max Boot argues that regardless of the political rhetoric involved, President Obama's strategy for Afghanistan is solid, centrist foreign policy.
See more in Afghanistan, U.S. Strategy and Politics
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