Articles by Julien Mercille

UN Report Misleading on Afghanistan

November 5, 2009 | A new report gives the impression that the opium trade is the main reason why the Taliban are gaining in strength, absolving the United States and NATO of their own responsibility in fomenting the insurgency.

Interview with Malalai Joya

Interview with Malalai Joya

October 16, 2009 | The Afghan activist and legislator says no to the United States and NATO, the warlords, and the Taliban, and says yes to democracy.