Introduction: getting to community policing in Afghanistan

16 years ago

The issue of how to train police in a place like Afghanistan is fraught: should we be equipping and training…

Iran’s hyperactive president

16 years ago

Can he get away with all this in an Iran that is resistant to newcomers and change?

Healthier and wealthier, maybe not wiser

16 years ago

The question is whether we are wise enough to keep it up. Or will we suffer another one of those…

Ready or not, here comes independent South Sudan

16 years ago

I would very much like to hear from those on the ground in Southern Sudan, internationals or Sudanese.

The end is nigh…

16 years ago

Never easy to look ahead a year, but let me give it a try. It'll make for a nice mea…

Capture the rent!

16 years ago

The better way is to charge fees on all oil use, or if you prefer for environmental reasons on all…

The Iraqi nationalist Maliki is back

16 years ago

If this Iraqi nationalist Maliki is back to stay, Washington should be pleased.

Does God cause Nigerian violence?

16 years ago

the driving factors lie far from religion: political status, property rights and power distribution are closer to the mark.

Christmas presents from Muslim friends

16 years ago

maybe, just maybe, there was something more going on while we were all enjoying the holiday yesterday.

The world is slowing down again

16 years ago

Here is my quick assessment of where things stand as we head into Christmas/New Year