Literally, the “abode of peace”, Darulaman Palace was ruined as rival Mujahideen factions fought for control of Kabul during the early 1990s. Today, it stands as a deeply cynical symbol of Afghanistan’s future … a country ruined by insurgency and government corruption. But Darulaman also stands for a wildly hopeful future … a vibrant [...]
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The future of Afghanistan
Posted in Cautiously optimistic, tagged Afghanistan, Darulaman, insurgency, Kabul, NATO, victory on 29 May 2011 | 1 Comment »
Learning the Dari Alphabet
Posted in Cautiously optimistic, tagged Afghanistan, ANA, Dari, education, flashcards, literacy, NTM-A on 29 May 2011 | Leave a Comment »
In Afghanistan, NATO and Afghan Security Forces face ruthless and determined insurgents. But they also face an almost unbelievable lack of literacy As Col William Gerhard of NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan (NTM-A) points out, soldiers must be able to shoot, move, and communicate. But in Afghanistan, these necessities are made even more difficult because only 14 [...]
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