November 28, 2008
At American U. of Afghanistan, Turmoil at the Top
Billed as the country's first independent university, the American University of Afghanistan was established in 2004 with financial support from the highest levels of the American and Afghan governments.
The Bush administration has pledged at least $55-million in direct support since 2005 for an institution that its backers hope will become a training ground for the future leaders of Afghanistan. The government of President Hamid Karzai has allowed the university to lease 43 acres on
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