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What Do You Know About Afghanistan?

The average American cannot find Afghanistan on a map, despite a painful decade of war there. more
Hassina Sherjan in New York on June 23, 2011.

Hassina Sherjan: U.S. Needs to Stay in Afghanistan Another '15, 20 Years'

Following Obama's troop drawdown timetable, Hassina Sherjan discusses what the U.S. must do before leaving Afghanistan. more
Hassina Sherjan (L) speaking with Michael Hanna (R) at Asia Society New York on June 23, 2011.

America's Next Moves in Afghanistan

As the U.S. accelerates its withdrawal from Afghanistan, panelists debate whether reconciliation with the Taliban is feasible, or even possible. more

Michael O'Hanlon: U.S. Needs 'Another Three Years' in Afghanistan

The U.S. needs to balance troop withdrawal in a way that doesn't destabilize Afghanistan, says Michael O'Hanlon, who is appearing at the Asia Society in New York this week. more
US Sec. of State Hillary Clinton remembers Richard Holbrooke during address at Asia Society in New York on Feb. 18, 2011. (3 min., 29 sec.)

Clinton to Taliban: Dump al-Qaida or 'Face Consequences'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton restates, clarifies US commitment in Afghanistan. more
Roshan COO Altaf Ladak speaking in Mumbai on Feb. 1, 2011. (Asia Society India Centre)

'Roshan' Telecom Shows How Business Can Bring Light to Afghanistan

Telecom entrepreneur explains how profit and social development can go hand in hand. more
A video received by Flashpoint Global Partners in July 2010 showed Colonel Sultan Amir Tarar reading a message at the behest of his Pakistani Taliban captors. (http://www.flashpoint-intel.com/)

What Happened to Pakistan's Super-Spy?

A mentor to the Afghan Taliban falls victim to a new generation of extremists. more