Ahmad Kamal, Pakistan's former Ambassador to the United Nations, and Hassan Abbas, a former Pakistani government official who is now with the Asia Society, join Edie Magnus for a roundtable on AfPak. They discuss power-sharing with the Taliban, drone strikes along the Afghan border in northwest Pakistan and American foreign policy challenges in the region.
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Interview
January 25, 2010
Obama and the World: Afghanistan and Pakistan
Interview
December 4, 2009
Obama green lights expansion of Pakistan drone program
The president's decision is said to be necessary as militant leaders seek new places to hide. But in the past, Pakistani leaders have objected to the strikes, saying they have caused too many civilian deaths. Daljit Dhaliwal speaks with Ahmad Kamal, Pakistan's former Ambassador to the United Nations.
Interview
October 28, 2009
Dual Taliban attacks strike in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Ahmad Kamal, a Pakistani diplomat for 40 years, discusses the relationship between the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan and the escalation of attacks. He also examines what it will take to end the violence in both countries.
Interview + Video
October 12, 2009
Violence in Pakistan draws attention from Afghanistan
Ambassador Ahmad Kamal discusses Pakistan's war against Islamic militants and whether the U.S. is paying enough attention to Afghanistan's neighbor. Kamal Hyder of Al Jazeera English reports from Pakistan on the deteriorating security situation.
Interview (video)
June 23, 2009
Pakistani military takes the fight to South Waziristan
Pakistani government forces have stepped up their attacks on Taliban strongholds in South Waziristan. Ahmad Kamal, Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United Nations, discusses the offensive and the refugee situation.
Interview (video)
May 19, 2009
Pakistan violence displaces over 1.4 million civilians
The U.S. has pledged more than $100 million dollars in emergency assistance for Pakistan. Ahmad Kamal, Pakistan's former ambassador to the United Nations, discusses Pakistan's humanitarian crisis and the anti-Taliban military campaign.
Video
February 17, 2009
Pakistan strikes peace deal with Taliban
Ahmad Kamal, a former Pakistani ambassador to the United Nations, discusses Pakistan's peace deal with the Taliban in Swat Valley and what the agreement means for the U.S. war on terror.
Video
December 8, 2008
Pakistan raids Kashmir camp linked to Mumbai attacks
Former Pakistani ambassador to the United Nations Ahmad Kamal discusses recent developments in the region.
Video
November 5, 2008
War on terror shifts to Pakistan and Afghanistan
Ahmad Kamal, Pakistan's former ambassador to the UN, discusses changes in the U.S. approach to the war on terror and America's strategy in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Video
October 29, 2008
Pakistan summons U.S. ambassador as tensions rise
Pakistan's former UN ambassador considers U.S.-Pakistan relations and a potential relationship with the Taliban.
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