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Ambassador James Dobbins, RAND National Defense Research Institute
06/02/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Ambassador James Dobbins, RAND National Defense Research Institute

Melissa Bell speaks to Ambassador James Dobbins, the Director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center. They discuss the current situation in Afghanistan, the country's future and the role of the Taliban. They also discuss the growing instability in Pakistan, and its relations with the United States.
France to leave Afghanistan in 2013, Sarkozy says
28/01/2012 - FRANCE - AFGHANISTAN

France to leave Afghanistan in 2013, Sarkozy says

At a press conference with visiting Afghan President Hamid Karzai, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday that French troops will begin handing over security to the Afghan army in March and leave the country completely by the end of 2013.
Triple bombings target Shiite Muslims
06/12/2011 - AFGHANISTAN

Triple bombings target Shiite Muslims

Three coordinated bombings struck Shiite pilgrims in Afghanistan on Tuesday. The attacks came as Shiites marked the Ashura holy day, a commemoration of the death of the Prophet Mohammed's grandson Hussein. The violence represents a watershed for Afghanistan, which had until now been relatively free from sectarian violence between its Sunni majority and Shiite minority.
Afghan assembly backs US security pact
19/11/2011 - Afghanistan

Afghan assembly backs US security pact

Afghanistan's political and community leaders endorsed a long-term strategic partnership deal with the United States on Saturday, while insisting on certain binding conditions, including an end to night raids.
Karzai calls for partnership with US as Afghan elders convene
16/11/2011 - AFGHANISTAN

Karzai calls for partnership with US as Afghan elders convene

Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged elders convening for a grand council on Wednesday to help shape a fair partnership with the US that would oversee the drawdown of American troops and possible negotiations with the Taliban.
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US general sacked after censuring Afghan leaders
05/11/2011 - AFGHANISTAN

US general sacked after censuring Afghan leaders

Major General Peter Fuller, deputy commander for the NATO training mission in Afghanistan for allied forces, was relieved "effective immediately" on Friday for publicly describing Hamid Karzai's regime isolated and grateful.
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Zalmai Rassoul, Afghan Foreign Minister
29/10/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Zalmai Rassoul, Afghan Foreign Minister

Douglas Herbert speaks to Afghanistan’s foreign minister Zalmai Rassoul about his country’s uphill struggle to make peace with the Taliban. Can Pakistan provide the key to reconciliation?
Clinton demands Pakistani action on militant havens
22/10/2011 - DIPLOMACY

Clinton demands Pakistani action on militant havens

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Friday demanded that Pakistan take action against Taliban safe havens. She also acknowledged that the US had sought to talks with Taliban-affiliated Haqqani militants.
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Clinton in Kabul to affirm support for Afghan security
20/10/2011 - AFGHANISTAN

Clinton in Kabul to affirm support for Afghan security

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Kabul for talks Thursday with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the US commitment to Afghan stability amid concerns the country will face growing security threats after a 2014 US troop withdrawal.
Afghanistan: a decade of war
09/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan: a decade of war

First, we focus on the 10-year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan - with foreign troops planning their withdrawal, women are afraid of losing the little ground they've won. Next, the Chinese are learning to voice their environmental concerns. Finally, a religious quiz show finds a following in Pakistan.
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