Journalist examines how the "us vs. them" approach toward the war on terrorism led the U.S. astray in Afghanistan
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Movie Review: ‘Lone Survivor’
Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell's tragic story of his unit's fatal 2005 mission is badly recounted in a hamfisted, jingoistic torture porn.
Read More »Book Review: Dear Zari: Hidden Stories from Women of Afghanistan by Zarghuna Kargar
Remember how the war was supposed to revolutionize women's rights in Afghanistan?
Read More »Movie Review: Hell and Back Again
A documentary about war which respects your intellect and judgment
Read More »Interview: Catholic Relief Services in Afghanistan
It is the war against poverty in Afghanistan which is often overlooked.
Read More »The Forgotten Victims of the Conflict in Pakistan
CIVIC found that civilian casualties in Pakistan were significant, even greater than those in Afghanistan.
Read More »Book Review: Captive: My Time as a Prisoner of the Taliban by Jere Van Dyk
American journalist's open discussion of being held captive by the Taliban shows readers the human aspect of his experience.
Read More »Book Review: To Live or to Perish Forever: Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan by Nicholas Schmidle
Author's immersion in and travels across Pakistan provide a broad and valuable look at the country's life and politics.
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