Barnett R. Rubin says that America’s military counterterrorism strategy has failed to eliminate the Taliban – and may actually be contributing to the growth of the insurgent Islamist group. This interview was conducted recently at his office in New York.
Afghanistan: The Forgotten War
Audio Interview | Afghanistan expert Barnett R. Rubin
A leading Afghanistan scholar says that America’s military counterterrorism strategy has failed to eliminate the Taliban – and may actually be contributing to the growth of the insurgent Islamist group.
Barnett R. Rubin, director of studies and senior fellow at the Center on International Cooperation at New York University, said in a recent interview that a strategy devoted to destroying Taliban remnants has diverted resources from developing a strong central government in Kabul. This interview was conducted recently at Rubin's office in New York.
Rubin discusses the problems between the counterinsurgency movement and the mission to build a stable Afghan national state: WMA version | MP3 version. (2:40)
Drugs as an economic and crime issue in Afghanistan: WMA version | MP3 version. (1:30)
Lack of expertise in U.S. policy regarding Afghanistan: WMA version | MP3 version. (2:15)
Rubin talks about the most positive things he's seen in the last 5 years in Afghanistan: WMA version | MP3 version. (3:15)
Rubin's personal connection to Philadelphia: WMA version | MP3 version. (1:10)
Resources on the Web
Center on International Cooperation: http://www.cic.nyu.eduRubin’s report in March to the Council on Foreign Relations: “Afghanistan’s Uncertain Transition from Turmoil to Normalcy” (PDF)
