Kabul Direct
About Kabul Direct
Why we started this magazine
We wanted to show military and security personnel, policy makers, journalists, and scholars the Afghan perspective from here on the ground in Afghanistan during this critical time in our nation’s history.
Who we are
While some of us write for foreign publications this is the forum where you can see the news as we Afghans here on the ground see it, so you can understand the problems of Afghanistan as we Afghans see them.
Our values
We want accountable government, to be treated equally and fairly under the law, to be able to speak our minds and organize ourselves to move forward as a nation in which we can take pride. We want to participate in the modern world, but not lose our cherished values and traditions.
Why the focus on terrorism
Unfortunately, this is a problem that plagues our nation. But God willing, eventually we will be able shift our focus. We live for the day when the biggest stories coming out of
Afghanistan will its great investment opportunities or great achievements we believe Afghans could make if only they could live in peace.
When we started this
We started Kabul Direct during Ramadan of 2007, the traditional fasting period, when seek God‟s help to help them fight the perpetual struggle against sin all humans have to wage. We want Kabul Direct to be an extension of the good struggle, and we prayed that by timing our beginning at this time of year, our efforts might be especially blessed. And so welcome to Kabul
Direct, your window into the heart and soul of Afghanistan.
Kabul Direct Special Report Kabul Center researchers, Waliullah Rahmani and Sharon Chadha, visit the Indian source of the Taliban.
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August 2008 issue Click on the icon
US Operations Inside Pakistan: Islamabad’s Peace Accord and the US attacks against militants in FATA.
Pakistan’s Troublesome Tribal Areas: Abdul Rashid Waziri, Dep. Min. of Tribal Affairs talks about Waziristan.
Afghan-Pakistani Relations: Journalist Razaq Mamoon give some history on Afghan-Pak relations.
Pakistan’s ISI Inside Afghanistan: Sayed Mohammad Husiani, editor of Payam-e Mujahed, and ISI’s role.
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In the July issue Click on the icon
The Insurgency goes Eastward: The Taliban’s military offensive.
Justice Reform in Afghanistan: Legal expert Nasrullah Istanikzai talks about judicial reform.
Trends in Ghazni: MP Shah Gul Rezie talks about the situation in Ghazni.
History of the Mujahidin Movements in Afghanistan Part 2: Expert Sarwar Jawadi describes the evolution.
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In the June 2008 issue Click on the icon
The Hazara: Do they need to become insurgents to obtain their share of development programs?
Insurgency Inside the Insurgency? Abdul Salam Zaif , former Taliban ambassador to Pakistan, offers his thoughts.
The Muslim Brotherhood in Afghanistan: Qazi Solaiman Hamid, former Supreme Court official and peace negotiator, talks about the Muslim Brotherhood’s influence in Afghanistan.
The Mujahedin Movements in Afghanistan Part 1: Sarwar Jawadi provides some context.
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In the May issue Click on the icon
Does the road to peace pass through Paris? Kabul Direct analyzes the situation.
Jafur Rasuli on Paris: Afghan international affairs expert talks about the impact of corruption and why reconstruction is so important.
Afghanistan’s Investment Climate: Omar Zakhilwal, CEO of Investment Support Agency, talks about the state of investing in Afghanistan.
What happens in Paris from an opposition viewpoint: An Sayyed Fazil Sancharaki, the National Front leader, gives his perspective.
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In the April issue Click on the icon
NATO’s Mission in Afghanistan: The challenges NATO still faces.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Policy after the Taliban Part 2: Former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah gives insight.
Herat Province’s Emerging Situation: MP Ahmad Behzad talks about why the Taliban has a support base in Herat.
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In the March issue Click on the icon
Iranian and Balochi Jihadists and the Taliban: What are the websites saying?
The Taliban’s spring offensive: What they have announced.
Afghanistan’s foreign policy after the Taliban: Part I of an interview with former Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullah.
Women’s status: MP Shukria Barikzai explains.
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In the February issue Click on the icon
Former Taliban Minister on the Taliban: Former Taliban Foreign Minister Wakil Ahmad Mutawakil offers his insights.
Interview with Kabul Center for Strategic Studies’ Executive Director: Why he founded Kabul Center.
The Afghan Parliament: MP Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq Haji Mohaqiq talks about the opportunities.
Afghanistan’s Opium Industry: Helmand MP Niamathullah Ghaffari on narco-trafficking.
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In the January issue Click on the icon
Iran’s strategic interest in Afghanistan: Backgrounder.
The Taliban’s psychological war: How they are trying to win the minds of Afghans.
Ayatollah Mohseni on the Roots of Radicalism: Shia leader on extremism.
Former Taliban official on the Insurgency: Waheed Mujda, former Middle East desk officer of the Taliban Foreign Ministry and Research Fellow at Kabul Center offers his perspective.
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In the November issue Click on the icon
Head of the Eastern Taliban Mawlawi Abdul Kabir: The route from madrassa in Pakistan to Eastern commander.
Former Taliban Ustad Mohammad Akbari: How he met Mullah Omar, why he joined the Taliban, and how the insurgency can be won.
Ahmed Shah Massoud’s brother Ahmed Wali: The problem with ethnic-centered parties.
Uzbek opposition leader Sardar Mohammad Rahman Oghly: Ethnic parties and extremism among the Uzbek.
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In the October issue Click on the icon
Former Taliban Foreign Minister Wakil Ahmad Mutakwail: The prospects for peace.
Former head of Hizb-e Islami Qazi Amin Waqad: Former colleague and friend of Gulbaddin Hekmatyar talks about the insurgency.
Former Taliban official Waheed Mujda: Former Middle East desk officer in the Taliban’s foreign ministry talks about the War on Terror.
The situation in the north: The risks to Kabul and its allies.
