Author Archives: Ahmad Shuja 
Why Pakistan’s Boycott of the Bonn Conference Matters
In what could be a major setback to the upcoming Bonn II conference on Afghanistan, Pakistan has apparently decided to boycott the event after NATO helicopters reportedly killed at least 25 of its soldiers.
How the American Military Sees Its Campaign in Afghanistan Progressing
The Department of Defense just released its Afghanistan security assessment for the past six months. Here’s what you need to know about this report.
Afghanistan Security Forces Face Big, Big Test Next Month
The Taliban want to crash an upcoming loya jirga in Kabul. Will Afghan security forces be able to prevent them?
In a Highly Anticipated Televised Speech to Afghans, Hamid Karzai Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
Contrary to what some were expecting, his speech was short on details and did not outline a framework for the new peace effort. Instead, he made a vague promise that a loya jirga (grand assembly) will be convened soon to discuss important national matters.
How the World Is Ignoring a Humanitarian Crisis in Iraqi Kurdistan
Amid air strikes by Turkish warplanes and constant shelling by Iranian Revolutionary Guards, hundreds of Kurdish families have become displaced, some have lost their livelihoods, others have seen their homes destroyed. An unknown number has been killed.
Iranian Government is Loving the UK Riots
As the UK burned, functionaries of the Iranian regime had fun at the UK government’s expense. A collection of quotes from Iranian officials about the UK riots.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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