Carlo Ungaro

Carlo Ungaro is a former Italian diplomat. He spent sixteen years serving in Afghanistan. Between 2000 and 2007, he served as political adviser to the Italian led ISAF forces in Herat

Afghanistan: stop prevaricating

Twenty years experience in Central Asia informs Carlo Ungaro's view that the allies should radically devolve power in Afghanistan and reconsider its international border with Pakistan

By Carlo Ungaro

/ 2 Jun 2010

An "exit strategy" is little use in the Afghan labyrinth

We need to break old assumptions if Afghanistan and Pakistan are to be secured, argues Carlo Ungaro

By Carlo Ungaro

/ 19 May 2010

Central Asia - the smouldering volcano

As the recent popular violence in Kyrgyzstan reminded us, Central Asia is strategically vital. The West needs to work with Russia, and China, to put in place a programme of pre-emptive damage control

By Carlo Ungaro

/ 27 Apr 2010

Kabul has never ruled Afghanistan

Is a centralised presidential republic really the best form of government for Afghanistan, asks Carlo Ungaro, after 16 years in the country? More regional autonomy would allow respected local chiefs (as opposed to war lords) to exercise their authority

By Carlo Ungaro

/ 27 Nov 2009