How to Create an Afghan Blackwater How to Create an Afghan Blackwater
How an American fantasy conflict created disaster in Afghanistan.
Apr 6, 2015 / Anand Gopal
How the US Created the Afghan War—and Then Lost It How the US Created the Afghan War—and Then Lost It
Driven by the idée fixe that the world was rigidly divided into terrorist and non-terrorist camps, Washington allied with Afghan warlords and strongmen.
Apr 29, 2014 / Anand Gopal
People’s Triumph in Egypt People’s Triumph in Egypt
“We were dwarves under Mubarak,” said one protester. “Now we are giants.”
Feb 12, 2011 / Anand Gopal
Fighting for Liberation in Tahrir Square Fighting for Liberation in Tahrir Square
Protesters in Egypt all agree on one thing: Mubarak must go.
Feb 10, 2011 / Editorial / Anand Gopal
Audiocast: A Conversation with Anand Gopal on America’s Secret Afghan Prisons Audiocast: A Conversation with Anand Gopal on America’s Secret Afghan Prisons
In this interview with Tom Dispatch, Anand Gopal talks about his how he learned about an unreported network of U.S. secret prisons in Afghanistan.
Jan 29, 2010 / Audio / Anand Gopal
America’s Secret Afghan Prisons America’s Secret Afghan Prisons
Villagers and human rights officials accuse the United States military of torturing suspects in hidden detention centers.
Jan 28, 2010 / Feature / Anand Gopal
Who Are the Taliban? Who Are the Taliban?
Who, exactly, are the Taliban? It's clear Afghan insurgents are far from monolithic.
Dec 3, 2008 / Feature / Anand Gopal