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Conversations: What's Next For Afghanistan? All Things Considered talks with a range of experts about the situation in Afghanistan — and how U.S. policy may shift there under President-elect Obama.
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Conversations: What's Next For Afghanistan?

A Pakistani Journalist's View Of Afghanistan

Ahmed Rashid says the United States needs to understand that his country's stance toward Afghanistan is affected by its long-standing rivalry with India. He says the international community should back talks between Pakistan and India.

A Pakistani Journalist's View Of Afghanistan

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Afghan Official: Engaging Taliban 'Necessary Evil'

Said Jawad, Afghan ambassador to the U.S., defended talks between his country's government and the Taliban. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said he thinks the way to achieve stability is by reaching out to the Afghan people.

Afghan Official: Engaging Taliban 'Necessary Evil'

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Plugging Afghanistan's Brain Drain

Khaleeq Ahmad, who was educated in the U.S. and London, says he returned to Afghanistan as director of a telecom company because he owed it to his home country. He's hopeful that other professionals will return and help improve the country's diminished infrastructure.

Plugging Afghanistan's Brain Drain

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In Afghanistan, 'New Spirit' To Confront The Taliban

Retired Army Col. John Nagl, an expert on counterinsurgency, says he saw a new U.S. determination to stamp out the insurgent Taliban when he visited Afghanistan this month. He says the U.S. 'can win this war' if military commander Gen. David McKiernan gets the resources he needs.

In Afghanistan, 'New Spirit' To Confront The Taliban

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American In Afghanistan: Troops, Training Needed

President-elect Obama says the U.S. must refocus on Afghanistan by boosting the number of American troops there and taking other steps. A former NPR reporter with a business in Kandahar begins a series of conversations on Afghanistan.

American In Afghanistan: Troops, Training Needed

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