Alumni Publication: "Earthquake in Afghanistan: Natural disasters, international isolation, and Taliban incapacity" by Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
On 18 October 2023, the Middle East Institute published NESA Center alumna Shanthie Mariet D'Souza's article "Earthquake in Afghanistan: Natural disasters, international isolation, and Taliban incapacity."
"In natural disaster-prone Afghanistan, official familiarity with such calamities and reliance on an established response protocol is the least citizens normally expect from their governments. However, under Taliban rule, even this bare minimum has been conspicuously missing," writes D'Souza.
About the Author
Dr. Shanthie Mariet D’Souza is founder & president, Mantraya; visiting faculty at the Naval War College, Goa; and non-resident scholar, Middle East Institute, Washington D.C.
Follow on Twitter: @shanmariet
About the Publisher
The Middle East Institute is the oldest Washington-based institution dedicated solely to the study of the Middle East. It is a non-partisan think tank providing expert policy analysis, educational and professional development services, and a hub for engaging with the region's arts and culture.
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