Tag Archives: Afghan War

The rationale behind the invasion of Afghanistan is not control of oil and gas.

By Jahanzeb Hussain The invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 is perhaps the only American military venture whose cause and purpose is the most misunderstood. Why did the US attack Afghanistan? Is it because of Central Asian energy resources that the US wants to control? Did the US want to install itself right in the heart […]

The Anti-NATO Rally and the Peace and Reconciliation Ceremony in Chicago.

By Jahanzeb Hussain On May 20th and 21st, Chicago hosted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for its summit on the future of Afghanistan. Absent from the official proceedings of course were the popular, dissenting Afghan and American voices. As usual, such voices were to be found in the city streets, as thousands of people marched […]

Interview with Zahid Hussain of the Woodrow Wilson Center: Endgame in Afghanistan

Collateral Damage Magazine had the honor of interviewing Zahid Hussain about the endgame in Afghanistan. The interview was conducted by Jahanzeb Hussain, the editor of the magazine. Collateral Damage: When did the peace talks between the US and the Taliban begin? Zahid Hussain: The first contact was made sometime in 2011. The meeting was facilitated […]

10 Years of Afghan War

What is war for But the failure of humanity What is occupation for But the hate for freedom What is military spending for But the repression of resistance What is empire for But the supremacy of some What is imperialism for But the obstacle of self determination What is accepting war, militarism and empire for […]