Paul Collier

Professor of Economics, Oxford University

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Professor of Economics at Oxford University; author of The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It and Wars, Guns, and Votes: Democracy in Dangerous Places

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With the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan at his side, President Obama today promised increased military and civilian aid to both countries.

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With the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan at his side, President Obama today promised increased military and civilian aid to both countries.

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Two years ago, Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai refused to shake hands with General Pervez Musharaff.

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Two years ago, Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai refused to shake hands with General Pervez Musharaff.

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