Kim Barker

For almost five years, Kim Barker was the South Asia bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune, directing coverage of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India. After the Tribune decided to cut back on foreign coverage, Barker quit in May to write a book and become the Edward R. Murrow fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Tea Partier’s Scam Screwed Our Troops

Stabbed in the Back

Move America Forward has collected millions to send care packages to U.S. troops. But its assets have benefited conservative political consulting firms close to its Tea Party founder.

Kim Barker | Published Aug 05, 2014

Afghanistan's "Swine Politics"

Kabul has gone on red alert over swine flu—though the disease is not much in evidence. Kim Barker reports on why some think the government is using the disease as a pretext for stifling dissent.

Kim Barker | Published Nov 13, 2009

Will the Taliban Rock the Vote?

In a report from the streets of Kabul, Kim Barker says Thursday’s Afghan elections could bring more fear and violence—no matter who wins.

Kim Barker | Published Aug 19, 2009