Michael Semple

Michael Semple in December 2012.

Michael Semple is an Irish expert on Afghanistan and Pakistan.^[1] From 2004 to 2007,^[2] he served as deputy to the European Union special representative for Afghanistan until being expelled by the Afghan government due to engaging in "unauthorised activities".^[1] Semple is a fluent Dari speaker,^[1] and has lived in Afghanistan and Pakistan for over 25 years.^[2] He holds a fellowship with the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University ^[2]

The BBC described him as "one of the West's most respected experts on Afghanistan".^[1]

References

1 2 3 4 Leithead, Alastair (5 January 2008). "'Great Game' or just misunderstanding?". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2011.
1 2 3 "Michael Semple". Center for American Progress. 2009. Retrieved 2011.

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Michael Semple, Osama bin Laden's death gives peace a chance in Afghanistan 7 May 2011 guardian.co.uk

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Afghanistan–Pakistan relations

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