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Heroin addict in Afghanistan

Still Wrong in Afghanistan

Examining the U.S. counter-narcotics program in Afghanistan. more
Returning pilgrims (hujjaj) share their experiences in the Holy Land at the Islamic Institute of Orange County. -ANAHEIM, California, Ja. 4, 2008 (IIOC/Flickr)

Now a Historic Chance to Welcome Muslims Into the System

Winning the war in Afghanistan has been relatively easy. Winning the peace is a far greater challenge. more
An ancient Buddha carved into into a mountainside sits defaced on Oct. 10, 2007 after Islamic extremists attacked the historic relic at Jehanabad in the Swat Valley of Pakistan. (John Moore/Getty Images)

Pakistan's Buddha Statues Under Attack

Asia Society's President cautions we risk losing one of the most precious legacies of early Buddhist history. more
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Confederation of Terror

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Step Up the Fight Against Islamism

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Debating Political Islam - Should We Engage?

Asian American in America. more
Publisher: Columbia University Press (January 26, 2007)

Zahid Hussain: 'Pakistan Is Again a Frontline State'

"The rise of Islamic militancy ... was directly the result of the military establishment's support ..." more

Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Militant Islam

Zahid Hussain speaks about his book, Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Militant Islam. Watch the video. more
Sadanand Dhume in Houston on Feb. 2, 2007. (Asia Society Texas Center)

Combating Political Islam in Asia

Journalist Sadanand Dhume on how the best defense against terrorism lies in fostering secularism and enlightenment. more
Taliban fighters in Zabul province, southern Afghanistan (VOA)

Why the Taliban Thrive in Pakistan

What are the motives underlying Musharraf’s allowing the Taliban to flourish in his country? more