But I knew that what had happened was an eye-opener not only to the United States but also to Pakistan, who realized that after what has happened on the 11th of September, it was simply impossible to continue to play those games in Afghanistan.

So, the international community are all the countries that are important: the United States definitely everywhere; the European Union because it is very important, and also, they do show a great deal of international responsibility; and then the local players.

The mandate you go with is intimidating and also is a source of respect that you gain, because you have come with this mandate from the United Nations.

If the United States is treating Afghanistan as a sovereign country it has to prove it.

I'm the first girl from Afghanistan to lead a series in the United States.

I was distressed that after 9/11, when the United States was attacked by terrorists, the United States' response was to attack Afghanistan, where some of the terrorists had been.