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Swing riding in Kabul
„Wanna go to Kabul this Fall?“ When my sister first suggested to spend both our vacations with our mum in Afghanistan, I thought she was kidding. Continue reading Swing riding in Kabul
The Fall of Kundus
The Taliban capture of Kundus, Afghanistan’s main transportation hub in the North and the first major city controlled by the Taliban since 2001, is a major setback for government forces. Just how dire is the situation? Continue reading The Fall of Kundus
Aufstand der Aufrechten?
Zum ersten Mal seit langem schreibe ich hier wieder auf Deutsch. Auch, weil viele von denen, die diesen Text lesen sollten, kaum Englisch verstehen (und nein, ich spreche weder von Oettinger noch von Westerwelle). Continue reading Aufstand der Aufrechten?
Too Little, Too Late
The recent Turkish attacks on IS and PKK indicate that Erdogan’s regional strategy has failed, while Assad’s seems more likely to succeed. Continue reading Too Little, Too Late