The story of democracy’s failure to take root in Afghanistan is directly related to its failure in Pakistan
James RowellApril 15, 2024
That the United States warned Russia before the Crocus Hall attack in Moscow that killed 145 people cannot be forgotten
Max ProwantApril 12, 2024
Paul Miller’s lecture at Christianity & National Security 2023. Paul Miller discusses Afghanistan, Christian realism, and secular realism. The following…
Paul D. MillerNovember 16, 2023
The systemic problems in nations like Iraq and Afghanistan offer lessons to Americans about our own nation
James RowellMay 23, 2023
The Reaper combines mission effectiveness and non-combatant immunity that is unachievable in many, if not most, battlefield scenarios.
Marc LiVeccheAugust 4, 2022
“The Afghanistan Papers” by Craig Whitlock is modeled on the Pentagon Papers, which charged that the Johnson administration systematically lied to Congress and the public about the Vietnam War. This book makes the same charge against the Bush and Obama administrations.
Judith Mendelsohn RoodDecember 9, 2021
The Afghanistan crisis may cause problems for China and Russia, but these countries also have opportunities and could avoid the possible pitfalls.
Mark MeltonSeptember 21, 2021
Among the voluminous commentary on the Taliban’s return to power, only a few observed its apparent desire to emulate the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Farhad RezaeiSeptember 21, 2021
Early on, President Joe Biden’s rhetoric promised a rejection of isolationism and a return to engagement. But his actions in Afghanistan speak volumes.
Alan DowdSeptember 17, 2021
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