Nicholas Schmidle

Full story behind Bin Laden raid revealed

August 15, 2013Global Politics

Extraordinary story about the raid that killed Bin Laden details one of the most successful covert operations in U.S. history.

Understanding Pakistan

August 15, 2013

New details on Bin Laden raid

August 14, 2013Conflict & Justice

Taliban Leader: Dead or Alive?

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Analysis: The Video of the U.S. Soldier Held by Taliban

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Disarray within the Taliban

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The leader of the Pakistani Taliban is believed to have died last week in a US drone strike. And another Pakistani Taliban leader may also have been killed this past weekend. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with author Nicholas Schmidle.

Understanding Pakistan

August 14, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with journalist, Nicholas Schmidle, who spent two years in Pakistan, often covering the conflict among local militants. He’s also witnessed the rise of the Taliban in certain areas. Schmidle’s new book probes the complexities of Pakistan. It’s called “To Live or to Perish Forever: Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan”.