Opinion: Some Smart Non-Military Moves for Afghanistan

Nov 23rd 2009 – 11:00 AM |Sphere

KABUL (Nov. 23) -- As President Barack Obama finalizes his plans for a new phase of a war that now seems to be a deadly stalemate, attention has focused largely on how many additional U.S. troops he...

Karzai's Default Win Saps Afghan Democracy

Nov 2nd 2009 – 7:47 AM |Special to Sphere

KABUL -- Hamid Karzai was declared the winner of Afghanistan's presidential election after opponent Abdullah Abdullah's tearful decision to pull out under protest. Karzai's victory by default douses...

Bloodlines Are Key to Afghan Elections

Oct 23rd 2009 – 3:16 PM |Special to Sphere

KABUL -- Afghanistan's much-anticipated second and decisive round of presidential elections could prove disappointing to those hoping the country will select a leader based solely on merit. Despite...

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