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2014: Will Afghanistan Pass Examination?
August 4, 2013Will Afghanistan successfully transition to self-reliance and democracy in 2014? Stability in post-2014 Afghanistan depends on [...]
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Women’s Rights
Corruption and Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
June 14, 2013Fighting corruption is a prerequisite for Afghan women to gain full equality. In Afghanistan, this might be considered a [...]
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Corruption Remains Rampant in Afghanistan
December 10, 2013As an Afghan citizen living in Afghanistan, corruption has become an accepted practice for getting anything done. A recent report [...]Afghanistan Still Needs Support from America
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Sports
Why Afghans are ‘The Dark Horse’ in Sports
February 23, 2014A recent article in the UAE called Afghan cricketers the ‘Dark Horse’ which can threaten any of title holders in [...]Sports Uniting Afghans
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China
What President Ghani’s Visit to China Means
October 29, 2014Seeking a closer alliance with China could help Afghanistan improve its economy and enhance relations with Pakistan. Afghan [...]
Russia
Is Karzai Following Putin or Yeltsin?
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The Time is Ripe for a New Chapter in Af-Pak Relations
October 19, 2014With new leadership in Afghanistan, it might be the right time for both sides to turn pages and open a [...]A Letter from an Afghan Child to President Obama
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United States
The West Should Reconsider Total Afghan Exit
March 27, 2014If the West is unhappy with Russia’s invasion of Crimea, it should reconsider a total exit strategy from Afghanistan to [...]Peace in Afghanistan Must be a Process
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