Afghanistan

How civil wars evolveMIT political scientist’s book shows how even the bloodiest conflicts feature pragmatic alliances — not just ancient sectarian divisions.

Bridging the divideNew study shows how integrated institutions can lead diverse populations to cooperate in rebuilding countries.

'Deaths of Others' in America's WarsA book about the fate of civilians of those we fight and those we fight for

3 Questions: Fotini Christia on the war in AfghanistanMIT political scientist on the implications of Bin Laden’s death for the war in Afghanistan and U.S.-Pakistan relations.

Q&A with David Miliband on the war in AfghanistanFormer U.K. foreign secretary visiting MIT this week as a Wilhelm Fellow

In MIT visit, Miliband presses for Afghan peace dealBritish foreign secretary uses Compton Lecture to urge Afghanistan’s government to reach out to insurgents.

3 Questions: David Miliband on Afghanistan’s futureBefore delivering the Compton Lecture, Britain’s foreign secretary sat down with MIT News to discuss the state of the war in Afghanistan

Tea with a WarlordFotini Christia interviews Afghanistan’s fierce fighters and reveals the potential for a more successful U.S. strategy