Chris Fitzgerald is a freelance journalist covering Afghanistan and director of the Platform for Peace and Humanity's Indo-Pacific program.
International recognition means little when millions face famine and malnutrition


Taliban fighters and supporters ride on a pickup truck during celebrations marking the fourth anniversary of the start of Taliban rule in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Aug. 15. (AP Photo/Nava Jamshidi)
Chris Fitzgerald is a freelance journalist covering Afghanistan and director of the Platform for Peace and Humanity's Indo-Pacific program.