The Forgotten War Shows No Sign of Abating

By Mark Sedra, April 1, 2003

Though force may be the only language that Afghanistan's spoiler groups understand, they can only survive as long as they have a fountain of discontent to draw support from. Remove this support base, and these groups will succumb to pressure and fade away

We’re all Americans: Why the Europeans Are Against This War

By Martin Schwarz, March 26, 2003

Europe has witnessed an unprecedented political attack on the authority of the United Nations, committed by a clan that--in the opinion of a predominant majority of Europeans--occupies the White House illegally.

The Cost of Complacency: Afghanistan’s Faltering Peace-building Process

By Mark Sedra, March 17, 2003

The success of peace-building activities in Afghanistan is dependent on the existence of a robust and durable commitment by the international community.

Afghanistan: Between War and Reconstruction: Where Do We Go From Here?

By Mark Sedra, March 1, 2003

The internationally supported reconstruction and nation-building effort in Afghanistan can boast many successes in the period since the Taliban's collapse in November 2001.

The “Day After” in Iraq: Lessons from Afghanistan

By Mark Sedra, March 1, 2003

Afghanistan and Iraq, wracked by decades of conflict and deprivation, require intensive, long-term, and durable commitments of international support.

Turkey: New Europe or Old?

By Michelle Ciarrocca, February 28, 2003

The U.S. is offering to help Turkey become part of the "New Europe" in return for its cooperation if U.S. forces invade Iraq. Turkey has been striving to become a member of the European Union (EU) for years, but a number of hurdles remain

Alternative Political Voices In Uzbekistan

By Josh Machleder, January 29, 2003

Despite some advances, the Uzbek government continues to appear reluctant to broaden civic participation in the country.

American Commander Alters Military Strategy in Afghanistan

By Ahmed Rashid, January 17, 2003

Decision by the American commander in Afghanistan to expand security- and reconstruction-related missions beyond Kabul.

Talking Turkey About Iraq: Democracy and Double-Talk

By Jim Lobe, December 1, 2002

The new Turkish government, led by the moderately Islamist Justice and Development Party, finds itself almost quite literally between Iraq and a hard place.

Afghan Women: Enduring American “Freedom”

By Sonali Kolhatkar, November 1, 2002

With all this talk of freedom, it is important to ask the question, how are Afghan women enduring American-style freedom?