The editorial regarding 'Fissures on Afghanistan' (Wednesday) correctly warns that 'So long as Pakistan remains a sanctuary for jihadists targeting Afghanistan, NATO's progress in keeping the terrorists out will be limited.'
In addition, the ongoing peace negotiations between Pakistan and the Taliban in the country's Federally Administered Tribal Areas have coincided with increased cross-border terrorist attacks in the south and east of Afghanistan, further undermining NATO's stabilization e more...
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Synopsis: "This USIPeace Briefing discusses Afghanistan’s challenges and proposes solutions in economic development, project implementation, coordination and security. The briefing was prepared in anticipation of the June 2008 Paris donors conference to renew commitments to the country and discuss the Afghan National Development Strategy." PDF. 9 pages
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06/11/08 - The Korea Times - There are unfortunately already signs of popular frustration with the slow process of rebuilding ― which has had no meaningful impact on Afghans' daily lives yet. Moreover, civilian casualties frequently caused by the Taliban's cross-border terrorist attacks and coalition bombing are taking their heavy toll on Afghans.
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Calling the Paris conference "a decisive moment" for Afghanistan’s future, US First Lady Laura Bush opened the conference with an announcement that Washington was pledging $10.2 billion in aid. Overall, Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s administration is hoping the Paris conference can generate as much as $50 billion in new assistance. Karzai also wants foreign governments and international aid organizations to work more closely with the Afghan government. "The current development process that more...
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Since the events of September 11, 2001 and the development of the ‘war on terror’, western powers have cited international terrorism as the greatest threat facing the world. This has diverted attention and resources from other, more serious, likely causes of future conflict. The root causes of global insecurity must be addressed. Source: Id21
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Eight actual or potential conflict situations around the world deteriorated in May 2008, and four improved, according to the new issue of CrisisWatch, released this June.
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The government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and representatives of the international community met June 12 in Paris to reaffirm their long-term partnership in support of the people of Afghanistan, their security, prosperity and human rights.
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