Michael Semple

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]

Michael Semple in December 2012.

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

References

  1. Leithead, Alastair (5 January 2008). "'Great Game' or just misunderstanding?". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2011. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. "Michael Semple". Center for American Progress. 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-08-12. Retrieved 2011. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)


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