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Home to well over one-fifth of the population, South Asia continues to be a hotbed of conflict and upheaval. Human rights abuses, the war in Afghanistan, and climate change all present critical challenges to the region and to U.S. foreign policy. In our new focus, FPIF contributors examine current obstacles and future solutions in South Asia.
Robert Naiman, in 'Legitimacy' in Afghanistan, points out that escalation has just brought more death and destruction. More escalation could close off opportunities for a political solution.
Much of the Afghanistan debate has been centered in the U.S. But what do Afghans think? Gabriela Campos interviews Mariam Nawabi in Underlying Causes of Security in Afghanistan.
A new report gives the impression that the opium trade is the main reason why the Taliban are gaining in strength, absolving the United States and NATO of their own responsibility in fomenting the insurgency. Julien Mercille annotates the report in UN Report Misleading on Afghanistan's Drug Problem.
A Call for Clarity on the Afghanistan War: As Obama waffles on how to continue the war, says Sonali Kolhatkar, progressives are waffling on how to end it.
Zia Mian notes that while Pakistani support for al-Qaeda is falling, so is support for U.S. policy. He outlines paths for the future in United States, Pakistan: The Decade Ahead.
Setting Out the Conditions for 'Success' in Afghanistan: President Obama's "war of necessity" is rapidly turning into a quagmire. Can it be saved?
Activist Listeners: The Raqs Media Collective, in an interview with Niels Van Tomme, discusses how they're revolutionizing the art of communication in Delhi and beyond.
In Bollywood Gets Political, Noor Iqbal writes that it's no longer just the same old song and dance: India's film industry is tackling some pretty serious topics.
Anna Niestat, in Legacy of Abuse in Sri Lanka, writes that the Sri Lankan government has brushed aside Western criticism of its abusive practices. But that might be about to change.
Interview with Malalai Joya: The Afghan activist and legislator says no to the United States and NATO, the warlords, and the Taliban, and says yes to democracy in an interview with Julien Mercille.
Ed Corcoran says Afghanistan requires a long-term U.S. commitment, not as a military occupier but rather as a development partner. Erik Leaver disagrees, arguing that even if McChrystal gets all of the troops he wants, is it mission impossible? Read their responses here.
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