Vol. 14, No. 26

March 23, 2009

Cover Story
Afghanistan, Past & Present
Report from the front
By Boot, Kagan, & Kagan
Also in This Issue
  • Preserving Afghan History — Ann Marlowe
  • Stem Cell Sham — P.J. O'Rourke

This issue featured an in-depth examination of Afghanistan's challenges and history, with reporting from Boot, Kagan, and Kagan from the front lines, complemented by Ann Marlowe's piece on preserving Afghan cultural heritage. The magazine also included P.J. O'Rourke's commentary on stem cell policy, addressing multiple dimensions of contemporary political and strategic concerns facing the new Obama administration.