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If you’ve been following us on the web this week, you know that no one has had better instant analysis of Osama bin Laden’s death than TNR. And now, as the discussion surrounding bin Laden’s demise moves on to more difficult questions—such as whether to stay in Afghanistan and what do about Pakistan—our print magazine is, as always, one step ahead of the Washington debate.
This week’s cover story is by Peter Bergen, one of the few journalists to have personally interviewed Osama bin Laden, and one of the world’s leading experts on Afghanistan. Peter has spent nearly two decades reporting on the ground in Afghanistan, acquiring a deep knowledge of the country and a keen sense of the evolution of the American war effort there. Now, based on months of reporting, Peter has written the definitive piece on whether we are winning or losing in Afghanistan. You’ll have to read the piece to find out his answer.
As for what to do about Pakistan: Leading Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid has written a fascinating piece that explores the perilous state of affairs in the country. If you want to understand what has gone wrong in Pakistan, don’t miss this article.
But our coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan is just the beginning of what’s in this issue. Former Bush administration official and China expert Aaron Friedberg warns that the United States is currently on a collision course with China. University of Chicago philosopher Jonathan Lear talks to P.J. Crowley, the State Department official who resigned recently after criticizing the treatment of Bradley Manning—and explains what Crowley’s controversial comments had to do with Greek philosophy. John Judis writes about the most radical thing the Obama administration has done to date: a small but unusual action from the National Labor Relations Board.
Also in the issue, Richard Posner looks at the Supreme Court and public relations. Isaac Chotiner reviews a new biography of Gandhi. Leon Wieseltier questions Obama’s strategy of leading from behind. And the editors call on Obama to take a more humane approach to immigration.
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Richard Just
Editor
If you’ve been following us on the web this week, you know that no one has had better instant analysis of Osama bin Laden’s death than TNR. And now, as the discussion surrounding bin Laden’s demise moves on to more difficult questions—such as whether to stay in Afghanistan and what do about Pakistan—our print magazine is, as always, one step ahead of the Washington debate.
This week’s cover story is by Peter Bergen, one of the few journalists to have personally interviewed Osama bin Laden, and one of the world’s leading experts on Afghanistan. Peter has spent nearly two decades reporting on the ground in Afghanistan, acquiring a deep knowledge of the country and a keen sense of the evolution of the American war effort there. Now, based on months of reporting, Peter has written the definitive piece on whether we are winning or losing in Afghanistan. You’ll have to read the piece to find out his answer.
As for what to do about Pakistan: Leading Pakistani journalist Ahmed Rashid has written a fascinating piece that explores the perilous state of affairs in the country. If you want to understand what has gone wrong in Pakistan, don’t miss this article.
But our coverage of Afghanistan and Pakistan is just the beginning of what’s in this issue. Former Bush administration official and China expert Aaron Friedberg warns that the United States is currently on a collision course with China. University of Chicago philosopher Jonathan Lear talks to P.J. Crowley, the State Department official who resigned recently after criticizing the treatment of Bradley Manning—and explains what Crowley’s controversial comments had to do with Greek philosophy. John Judis writes about the most radical thing the Obama administration has done to date: a small but unusual action from the National Labor Relations Board.
Also in the issue, Richard Posner looks at the Supreme Court and public relations. Isaac Chotiner reviews a new biography of Gandhi. Leon Wieseltier questions Obama’s strategy of leading from behind. And the editors call on Obama to take a more humane approach to immigration.
Subscribe today and save an additional 20% off TNR Society.
Richard Just
Editor