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
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Published in: HomeIs the Afghan "Jirgah" the way forward?The "Peace Jirgah" called by President Karzai convened amidst accusations that the process has being rigged. But...
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Published in: HomeAfghanistan: stop prevaricating
Twenty years experience in Central Asia informs Carlo Ungaro's view that the allies should radically devolve power...
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Published in: HomeAn "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
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Published in: oDRCentral Asia - the smouldering volcano
As the recent popular violence in Kyrgyzstan reminded us, Central Asia is strategically vital. The West needs to...
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Published in: HomeKabul has never ruled Afghanistan
Is a centralised presidential republic really the best form of government for Afghanistan, asks Carlo Ungaro, after...