As US President Barack Obama says his government intends to start withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan by the end of the year, there is growing uncertainty as to Australia’s purpose in the international coalition, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. After the death of three more Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, there is no …
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As US President Barack Obama says his government intends to start withdrawing soldiers from Afghanistan by the end of the year, there is growing uncertainty as to Australia’s purpose in the international coalition, writes Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland. After the death of three more Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, there is no …
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Efforts to reduce poppy production in Afghanistan have shown little result, writes Pax Nvani, 25, a Correspondent from Eket in Nigeria, who argues for an approach that uses understanding as well as cash. Afghanistan is reportedly the world leader in opium production, with approximately ninety-three per cent of the illicit production, generating revenue equivalent to …
The US president has heightened concerns around the conflict in Afghanistan, writes Summaya Afaq, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Karachi, Pakistan. She recommends cooperation, not confrontation, to solve the Afghan conundrum. “You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes” -John Wooden Unfortunately, it seems that the 16-year-long Afghan predicament is …
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