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A Looming Peace for Afghanistan’s Long Hard War?
The war in Afghanistan will not be a win, but a qualified conclusion. One scenario for ending it seems to be settling for a draw and a peace with some hope of enduring.
Review – Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan 2001-14
Theo Farrell’s recent book provides some new insights into Britain’s war in Afghanistan though there is ambiguity over the point at which the war was unwinnable and why.
Interview – Matthew Kearns
Matthew Kearns discusses his PhD research on the relationship between military masculinities and recruitment practices in the British Armed Forces and visualizing war.
Interview – William Maley
Prof. William Maley discusses responses to the refugee crisis, the effect of the state system on the crisis, Afghanistan’s future and his advice to young scholars.
Review – America Abroad
Brooks and Wohlforth’s book is a defense of deep engagement as a means to maintain a US-led international order but neglects the impact of domestic political issues.
Problems with the Reintegration of Afghan Refugees
Afghanistan’s returning refugees are creating new problems as many are landless and therefore crowd the major cities, especially Kabul.
Borderwork and Borders in South Asia through Structuration
Everyday interactions between people and the state makes South Asian borders a critical site of study not only for its diversity but also for the insight it offers.
Gender Matters: Mainstreaming Women, Peace and Security at NATO
The aim must be to transform practice through better representing women’s agency, rather than reinforcing regressive gendered logics.
Afghanistan: A Subaltern State Suffering from Terrorism
The process of eliminating the influence of Taliban and other groups in Afghanistan remains slow, as the country’s economic and political development is still chaotic.
The Role of Policewomen in Ending Gender Violence in Afghanistan
Afghanistan remains unpredictable and unsafe. Education, equal rights, and the rule of law through women’s empowerment are pivotal in improving the country’s security.
