Sep 17th, 2008 · The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is making a surprise visit to Pakistan after a week of tense words between Pakistani and U.S. officials. Madeleine Brand talks to New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall about why U.S. troops are stepping up raids in Pakistan and what to make of increased tensions.
Jul 13th, 2008 · Insurgents attacked a U.S. military base in Afghanistan today, killing nine American soldiers. Fighting lasted all day. New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall, who's in Kabul, talks to host Andrea Seabrook about what's being called one of the deadliest attacks on U.S. forces in years.
Jan 25th, 2007 · On a reporting trip in Pakistan last month, New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall was physically assaulted by Pakistani intelligence agents. The reason, she was told: asking too many questions, and visiting parts of Pakistan they considered off limits.
Dec 12th, 2006 · Tribal areas in Pakistan, along the border with Afghanistan, are becoming safe havens for the Taliban and al-Qaida. Training camps are sprouting up and preparing suicide bombers for missions inside Afghanistan. Renee Montagne talks to New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall.
Sep 8th, 2006 · A driver in a car packed with explosives drives into a U.S. military convoy in downtown Kabul, Afghanistan, killing himself and at least 16 other people. Among the dead were two U.S. soldiers. Renee Montagne speaks with Carlotta Gall, a reporter for The New York Times in Kabul.
May 30th, 2006 · Security forces bring an enforced calm to Kabul a day after a deadly traffic accident involving U.S. troops in Afghanistan sparked riots. At least 11 people died as protesters looted shops and shouted "death to America!" Steve Inskeep talks to New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall in Kabul.
Jan 16th, 2006 · Pakistanis held nationwide protests this past weekend over a U.S. airstrike that killed at least 17 people. Officials have said the intended target was an al Qaeda top operative, but Pakistan intelligence officials say he failed to show. Steve Inskeep talks to New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall.