This has not prevented the conduct of less orthodox investigations. however. and a recent article In the New Republic offers dramatic insight Into the transformation of Afghanistan that is taking place under the aegis of Soviet advisers. The article is authored by Jeri Laber. executive director of Helsinki Watch. and Barnett Rubin. an a.sistant professor of political science at Yale University. both of whom have distinguished themselves as Invaluable authorities on the war in Afghanistan. Entitled "The War in the City." their story is based on interviews with refugees from Kabul. including professionMarch 2. 1.985 als. academics. and former government employees. On the basis of their account. It is clear that the Soviets are not bent on merely conquering or pacifying or even absorbing the Afghan nation.
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