Taliban
Afghanistan Dispatch: Addicted
Dawlatabad, Afghanistan Abdul Bashir survived his first opium overdose on Tuesday. He was 15 days old. READ MORE >>
Afghanistan Dispatch: It Takes a Village
For the next several weeks, Anna Badkhen will be traveling through Afghanistan’s north, documenting life there during this pivotal year for the U.S.-led war. This is the first in a series of dispatches Badkhen will be writing for TNR Online about her experiences. READ MORE >>
The Godfather of Middle Eastern Protest
[Guest post by Ezra Deutsch-Feldman.] READ MORE >>
Words and Consequences
Should the CIA Turn Against Pakistan's Spies?
Wikileaks and the Cyberwars to Come
A Defense of Wikileaks
The Deal
Only the U.S. Military Is Hopeful About Afghanistan
Arriving in Kabul the first thing that hits you is the aura and aroma of dust. It covers the capital city in a hazy sheen and, more to the point, in a distinct and powerful odor. Considering that Kabul reportedly has one of the highest percentages of atmospheric fecal matter in the world it's the sort of smell that, at least initially, strikes you in the face. READ MORE >>
