Afghan President Hamid Karzai has come under strong international criticism in recent months for running a weak and corrupt central government.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

Smith took "The Strong Horse," the title of his book, from a quote by Osama bin Laden, who said,"When people see a strong horse and a weak horse, by nature, they will like the strong horse."

VOA: standard.2010.03.18