Choose to Invest in Development and Humanitarian Relief

Apr 6, 2012 InterAction’s latest publication, Choose to Invest in Development and Humanitarian Relief FY2013, outlines key funding recommendations for the U.S. government to support accounts in the federal budget. This strong investment will make great strides to...

Defending Afghanistan: are Afghan forces ready?

…….As Shahgul Rezayee, one of the 69 female members of parliament, says, “We all prefer a strong Afghanistan standing on its own feet, but unfortunately we are not at that moment. And until then, yes, we will need some foreign presence.” A...
Myths and Misconceptions in the Afghan Transition

Myths and Misconceptions in the Afghan Transition

US Institute of Peace Peace Brief by Shahmahmood Miakhel and Noah Coburn Summary The coming period of transition to Afghan control of national security will require greater cooperation and understanding between all parties. Cooperation between the international...

Emergencies Taking a Deadly Toll in Badakhshan

Medair Afghanistan’s harshest winter in 15 years leaves families struggling to survive. A series of recent avalanches have killed more than 90 people in Badakhshan province, an extremely isolated mountain region in northeast Afghanistan. While relief efforts continue...