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Pakistan
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April 24, 2015
Should a Court Approve All Drone Strikes?
Would civilian casualties be reduced if judges reviewed proposed drone attacks before they were launched?
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December 18, 2014
Hope Against Horror
What is the best way to oppose the Pakistani Taliban?
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October 15, 2012
Supporting Pakistanis, Stopping the Taliban
Is there a way to safely support women's rights in Taliban-heavy areas, or is it time to take a tougher stance?
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September 25, 2012
Do Drone Attacks Do More Harm Than Good?
Strikes have fueled anti-American sentiment, but also have taken out some terrorist targets. Are they making the U.S. safer or just more …
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May 9, 2011
Should the U.S. Cut Off Aid to Pakistan?
Sending $3 billion to Pakistan right now might seem outrageous. But what happens if the money is stopped?
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May 3, 2011
Why Did It Take So Long to Find Bin Laden?
The Iraq war diverted counterterrorism forces. The Pakistanis were obstructive. Or was it also just bad luck?
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May 2, 2011
The War on Terror After Osama bin Laden
Al Qaeda's influence was waning, but will Bin Laden's death embolden a new wave of terrorists?
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April 12, 2011
When Pakistan Says No to the C.I.A.
Will Pakistan's demand that the C.I.A. curtail its activities be a blow to American efforts to fight terrorism?
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December 16, 2010
Obstacles to Leaving Afghanistan
What signs of progress might realistically be expected at this point?
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August 23, 2010
Can Flood Aid Weaken the Taliban in Pakistan?
Or is it more likely that extremist groups will capitalize on the chaos created by the floods?
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January 26, 2009
How Not to Lose Afghanistan
Will deploying more U.S. troops make a difference in Afghanistan?
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