26
Sep
About Me
I am the Founding Director of the Center for Governance and Markets and a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh
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Latest Events, Publications, and News
28
Jan
Piece in Tablet Magazine on Overcoming Division
In an article for Tablet Magazine, together with my colleague Abdesalam Soudi, we discuss our role as two University of
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26
Aug
Why China is still on the sidelines in Afghanistan, 2 years after messy US troop pull-out
Quoted in South China Morning Post
Two years after the messy withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the country continues
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18
Aug
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Interview on Central Asian Politics
In an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty I discussed the way Central Asian leaders in countries like Uzbekistan,
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13
Aug
China in Afghanistan: in South China Morning Post
This week, I spoke to the South China Morning Post about China's influence in Afghanistan.
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25
Sep
Grant to Support Research on Pluralism and Deeply Divided Societies
A research team led by Pitt’s Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) will use a new three-year, $2.4
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16
Sep
Conference on Ukraine's War of Independence
On September 17, 2022 I will speak about post-conflict reconstruction and the war in Ukraine at this important fundraiser for
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04
Sep
Polycentric Governance: WINIR Annual Conference
The WINIR is holding its annual conference from September 6-9, 2020 (online). It's a great conference - featuring
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21
Aug
Presentation | Cornell University
On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:25am, I will present my latest research with Mohammad Qadam Shah, at the Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies. Event is co-sponsored by the South Asia Program.
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20
Aug
Do No Harm: America Must Put Afghans First | The National Interest
As the United States moves forward in Afghanistan, it should have one primary objective: supporting the resilience of the Afghan people to weather the storms they have in front of them.
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