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“I think that the first point to be made is there is no "solution" in Afghanistan. Solution I put in quotes. We live in an op-ed culture, which is to say, you always need to have a solution. The last third of that op-ed piece needs to say, "Do this, this, this and this." There is no this, this, this, and this, that will make Afghanistan right.”

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Mark Danner is an American writer born on November 10, 1958. His work spans across political, diplomatic, and human rights issues, known for his in-depth investigations and critical thinking. more

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