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More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

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In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Nasr quoted in VOA on the Taliban’s turn from insurgency to governing

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Crisis Management

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Nasr’s book, “Dispensable Nation”, quoted in Dawn

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Ashford in Foreign Affairs: Strategies of restraint

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On August 24, Ashford’s new article on US grand strategy, “Strategies of Restraint,” was published in the Sept/Oct issue of Foreign Affairs Magazine. “A growing chorus of voices are advocating a strategy of restraint—a less activist approach that focuses on diplomatic and economic engagement over military intervention. And they have found a receptive audience. In […]

English Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Aug 24, 2021

Samad joins ABC News to discuss “Afghanistan’s last bastion of Taliban resistance” led by Ahmad Masoud

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 23, 2021

Alam in Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic: Ahmad Masoud: I am ready to pardon for peace in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 23, 2021

Samad joins The Nutshell Group to talk about the situation in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 23, 2021

Charai in The Hill: Refugees can be a step toward redemption for Afghanistan failures

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While the chaos of the sudden US withdrawal from Afghanistan has been unpopular, the United States can redeem itself by providing humanitarian assistance for all Afghans without exception, says Ahmed Charai.

Afghanistan Conflict

In the News

Aug 23, 2021

Shahid in Prothom Alo: To retain power, the Taliban must change

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Afghanistan Bengali

In the News

Aug 23, 2021

Kamal Alam quoted in ummid: “Zalmay Khalilzad”: The man responsible for destruction raging across Afghanistan

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Afghanistan Economy & Business

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Aug 23, 2021

Wechsler joins Modern Warn Institute to discuss US military failures post 9/11

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Afghanistan Conflict