Andrew Legon

Andrew Legon holds an MPhil in International Relations from Cambridge University and a BA in History from University College London.

Pakistan gets tough with Afghan refugees

Pakistan ordered the deportation today of about 50,000 Afghan refugees from Bajaur in the restive belt of "tribal agencies" along the border with Afghanistan. "The orders

By Andrew Legon

/ 7 Oct 2008

US Senate approves controversial nuclear deal with India

Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a landmark agreement between the United States and India permitting civilian nuclear trade between the two countries. A vote in the Senate, passed

By Andrew Legon

/ 2 Oct 2008

Global majority deem "war on terror" a failure

A poll for the BBC World Service has revealed that people worldwide think the "war on terrorism" has not weakened al-Qaida. The survey of almost 24,000 citizens

By Andrew Legon

/ 30 Sep 2008

Zardari addresses UN General Assembly

Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari is set to address the UN General Assembly later today. He will inform the assembly of the challenges facing Pakistan, most notably the growing threat

By Andrew Legon

/ 25 Sep 2008