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Why is Karzai Playing Hard?
Originally Posted On: 11/30/2013
Category: Country Corner - By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan

A little over four months left in Karzai's rule, he tries to show metal. All along until recently Karzai was a tame team player. President Bush liked him a lot. President Obama liked him cautiously with some reservations. So did menu_book


Karzai who?
Originally Posted On: 11/19/2013
Category: Country Corner - By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan

Afghanistan has entered into a phase in its life that is of utmost importance for its place in history and its immediate and far fledged future as well as meeting the needs of its population that has had more than their share of misery, wa menu_book


Despite billions in aid, Afghans can't find work
Originally Posted On: 10/24/2013
Category: Country Corner - By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan

Feelings of a first hand observer of the situatons in Afghanistan: Facts that you read below, come out of the work of courageous and fearless journalists who are strong enough to stand up inthe middle of a large crowd of job seekersin Kabul menu_book


Pieces on the Chessboard
Originally Posted On: 08/18/2013
Category: Country Corner - By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan

Every day brings us closer to April 2014, a month set for Afghanistan's presidential elections. Friend and foe alike are interested to see what is in the making for this country that has lived a most turbulent life for the past over menu_book


Under the Nose of the Son of Arab Kissinger - Is There a Chance for Successful Talks with Taliban
Originally Posted On: 07/01/2013
Category: Country Corner - By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan

This article is an attempt tobring to fore important aspects of the issues related to the proposed talks among the Afghan government, Taliban and the US. Of special importance is the Pakistani stand regarding these issues. The offic menu_book


The Color of Wonder
Originally Posted On: 06/29/2013
Category: Country Corner - By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan

The Color of Wonder The color of wonder in the alternation of time Acquired variety The raven of imagination in the expanse of thought Was lost in sorrow New creation mingled with eternity And menu_book


Corruptistan and its Corrupt Systems
Originally Posted On: 05/03/2013
Category: Country Corner - By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan

This paper tries to throw some light on the Afghan government, its failure in corruption control, the historical background to the lack of an effective system to deal with the country's problems and the part p menu_book