Ann Jones

Ann Jones is the author of Kabul in Winter (Metropolitan, 2006). Her newest book about women in conflict zones, War Is Not Over When It's Over, will be published by Metropolitan in September.

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The Men Who Kick Down Doors: How Domestic Violence Mirrors War

The term "domestic violence" undermines just how violent it is.

Thu Mar. 21, 2013 12:59 PM PDT

America Lost in Afghanistan. What Happens Next?

Three lousy options for Afghanistan's future.

Mon Jan. 28, 2013 3:23 PM PST

Why Washington's Plan to Keep Building the Afghan Army Is a Bad Idea

Consider the country's history: No Afghan National Army has ever warded off a single foreign enemy or done a lick of good for any Afghan ruler.

Thu Mar. 8, 2012 3:55 PM PST

One Citizen’s Misadventure in Securityland

In which I get my bank assets frozen by the Treasury Department because they think I'm a terrorist who happens to be spending a year in Norway on a State Department funded Fulbright grant.

Thu Nov. 3, 2011 11:33 AM PDT

Why Peace Is the Business of Men (But Shouldn’t Be)

A modest proposal for the immodest brotherhood of big men.

Thu Jan. 13, 2011 2:44 PM PST

Big Men, Big Money, Big Voting Scam

The American midterm election—in Afghanistan.

Thu Oct. 28, 2010 11:49 AM PDT

In Bed With the US Army: An Older Woman's Tale

Why you shouldn't fart in front of a village elder, and more notes from Afghanistan.

Tue Aug. 3, 2010 1:00 AM PDT

Counterinsurgency Down for the Count in Afghanistan…

But the war machine grinds on and on and on.

Fri Jul. 2, 2010 3:00 AM PDT

Meet the Afghan Army

Is it a figment of Washington's imagination?

Mon Sep. 21, 2009 10:26 AM PDT

Afghanistan: Land of Lies and Illusions

A new film captures some edgy, fearful truths.

Thu Jul. 16, 2009 10:14 AM PDT

Wars Abroad Continue at Home

A shocking number of veterans bring the violence of war home to their wives and children.

Wed Apr. 1, 2009 10:25 AM PDT