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Friday 6 November 2009 (18 Dhul Qa`dah 1430)

The mess in Afghanistan

My apologies for returning to Rudyard Kipling in every discussion about Afghanistan! But the man, who gave us such enduring classics as “Jungle Book” and an endless repertoire of tales, ballads, ditties... Full Story


Editorial: UN mission

Despite what its chiefs may say, the UN’s decision to move 600 of its staff out of Afghanistan is strongly reminiscent of the way it decamped from Iraq after the lethal bombing of its Baghdad headquarters... Full Story


President Obama, the Nobel Prize & "Call to action"

US President Barack Obama's Nobel Prize is a source of pride and honor for all Americans and all of us who hope for peace in this world. It is an award more of expectations than for any significant... Full Story




Bosnia: The war isn’t over

Nine years ago, in October 2000, I came to Connecticut from Bosnia. It was a dream coming true for me. I was only 15. I was “shipped” out of my country as a product — a product of war. As a... Full Story


Military trust still eluding US, China

The eye-popping economic growth that has made China an attractive business partner has also funded an even faster expansion in its military spending that has raised eyebrows among US policymakers. China’s... Full Story


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