AfPak: Negotiate from Strength
The sine qua non of any Af-Pak policy has to be a permanent rollback of the Taliban’s armed capabilities.
The Real Crisis in Pakistan
Hint: Its not religious extremists.
Pakistans American Problem
The unpopularity of the United States in Pakistan should force Washington to rethink its policies, argues columnist Zia Mian.
The Taliban and Pakistan: Strategic Dialogue
In a continuation of the discussion of Pakistan’s negotiations with extremists within its borders, three experts take issue with each other.
Is Pakistan Appeasing the Taliban?
Pakistan is in danger of giving away too much to its local Taliban in the current talks.
Preparing for Peace in Pakistan
The United States must support the ongoing talks between Pakistan and its local Taliban.
A River Runs Backward
The violence in Afghanistan is on the upsurge, Conn Hallinan reports, and the United States is increasingly isolated in its military approach.
Letting Go of Musharraf
Its time for Washington to wake up and smell the elections.
Bhutto
Bhutto’s assassination seems all too familiar, given the large number of murdered third-world leaders, while the possible repercussions of her death may come as a surprise.
Pakistan’s Dictatorships and the United States
Whether in the name of containing Communism or fighting terrorism, the well-being of the Pakistani people has been of little concern to Washington for decades.
The Taiwan that Roared
For all the vibrancy of Taiwanese politics and the high performance of Taiwan’s economy, the island is something of an embarrassment to the international community. Taiwan looks like a state. It acts like a state. But only two dozen other countries recognize Taiwan as a state.
A Modest Proposal
When the Bush administration tried earlier to push through a comprehensive immigration reform bill, anti-immigrant groups unleashed a grassroots protest over the proposed amnesty measures and helped to defeat the bill.
The Grim Numbers
For many Americans, — 3,834 U.S. soldiers dead, 27,753 wounded — quantify the tragedy of Iraq. It’s all about us: our invasion, our occupation, our losses.
An Opium Alternative for Afghanistan
Poppies are the go-to crop for many Afghan farmers. Here’s a way to change that.
Musharrafs Madrasa Muddle
The Pakistani presidents commando raid against Islamic militants achieved only a Pyrrhic victory.