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No Firm Plans for a U.S. Exit in Afghanistan
The Obama administration sent a message that U.S. troops could remain in Afghanistan for a long time, seeking to blunt...
The Obama administration sent a message that U.S. troops could remain in Afghanistan for a long time, seeking to blunt...
1 day ago
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Gates Calls July 2011 the Beginning, Not End, of Afghan Withdrawal
Perhaps only a “handful” of U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan in 2011, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.
Perhaps only a “handful” of U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan in 2011, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said.
1 day ago
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On the Hill: Obama’s War, Democrats’ Unease
President Obama’s troop buildup is likely to add to Democratic difficulties in what was already looming as a treacherous midterm election.
President Obama’s troop buildup is likely to add to Democratic difficulties in what was already looming as a treacherous midterm election.
2 days ago
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How Obama Came to Plan for ‘Surge’ in Afghanistan
When the history of the Obama presidency is written, that day he decided on a troop surge may prove to be a turning point, a high-stakes gamble to turn around a losing war.
When the history of the Obama presidency is written, that day he decided on a troop surge may prove to be a turning point, a high-stakes gamble to turn around a losing war.
2 days ago
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| Topics: Afghanistan War (2001-..., Obama, Barack, United States Defense and Military... | Add google reader to your profileMartin7 posted a blog entry
How Obama Came to Plan for ‘Surge’ in Afghanistan
When the history of the Obama presidency is written, that day he decided on a troop surge may prove to be a turning point, a...
When the history of the Obama presidency is written, that day he decided on a troop surge may prove to be a turning point, a...
2 days ago
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testeribfw posted a blog entry
How Obama Came to Plan for ‘Surge’ in Afghanistan
Interviews with President Obama’s advisers have detailed the intensity of the debate on war in Afghanistan.
Interviews with President Obama’s advisers have detailed the intensity of the debate on war in Afghanistan.
2 days ago
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News Analysis: Similarities to Iraq Surge Plan Mask Risks in Afghanistan
President Obama is heading into his new strategy with warnings that many of the conditions that made the Iraq surge work do not...
President Obama is heading into his new strategy with warnings that many of the conditions that made the Iraq surge work do not...
3 days ago
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| Topics: Iraq War (2003-..., Afghanistan War (2001-..., United States Defense and Military..., Obama
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G.I.’s Learning to Stand Down as Iraqis Step In
American soldiers’ role in urban areas has changed, meaning they now must let local forces handle security, even if...
American soldiers’ role in urban areas has changed, meaning they now must let local forces handle security, even if...
3 days ago
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| Topics: Iraq War (2003-..., United States Defense and Military..., Kirkuk (Iraq), Afghanistan War (2001-...
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NATO Pledges 7,000 Troops, but Avoids Details
In response to requests from the U.S., the alliance said on Friday that it would contribute new forces to Afghanistan.
In response to requests from the U.S., the alliance said on Friday that it would contribute new forces to Afghanistan.
3 days ago
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| Topics: North Atlantic Treaty..., Afghanistan War (2001-..., Defense and Military..., ClintonMartin7 posted a blog entry
C.I.A. Authorized to Expand Use of Drones in Pakistan
The White House has is expanding the drone program in Pakistan’s tribal areas, paralleling the decision to send more troops...
The White House has is expanding the drone program in Pakistan’s tribal areas, paralleling the decision to send more troops...
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NATO Pledges 7,000 More Troops for Afghanistan
In response to entreaties from the United States, the alliance announced Friday that it had agreed to contribute new forces to...
In response to entreaties from the United States, the alliance announced Friday that it had agreed to contribute new forces to...
4 days ago
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Gates Says Afghan Drawdown Timing Is Flexible
Administration officials testifying before a Senate panel on Thursday offered reassurances about the 2011 date.
Administration officials testifying before a Senate panel on Thursday offered reassurances about the 2011 date.
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Pakistan Is Crucial to Afghanistan Plan, Lawmakers Say
Administration officials testifying before a Senate panel on Thursday were asked about the strategy for the rugged border...
Administration officials testifying before a Senate panel on Thursday were asked about the strategy for the rugged border...
4 days ago
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Afghanistan Speech by Obama Wins Over Some Skeptics
Opinions on the Afghan war remained diverse, but the president persuaded some people on both sides of the political aisle.
Opinions on the Afghan war remained diverse, but the president persuaded some people on both sides of the political aisle.
5 days ago
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Afghan Plan Faces Sharp Questioning From Senators
President Obama’s top cabinet officers went before skeptical members of Congress on Wednesday to argue his case for a rapid...
President Obama’s top cabinet officers went before skeptical members of Congress on Wednesday to argue his case for a rapid...
5 days ago
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Senators Sharply Question Afghan Plan
President Obama’s top cabinet officers went before skeptical members of Congress on Wednesday to argue his case for a rapid...
President Obama’s top cabinet officers went before skeptical members of Congress on Wednesday to argue his case for a rapid...
5 days ago
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Some Allies Wary of New Troop Pledges
Some of the biggest contributors to the NATO coalition withheld promises of immediate troop reinforcements in Afghanistan.
Some of the biggest contributors to the NATO coalition withheld promises of immediate troop reinforcements in Afghanistan.
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The TV Watch: Before Audience of Cadets, a Sobering Message of War
Barack Obama may be the one president of the television age who can make a star turn at West Point look like a graduate seminar...
Barack Obama may be the one president of the television age who can make a star turn at West Point look like a graduate seminar...
5 days ago
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News Analysis: With Troop Pledge, New Demands on Afghans
A commitment to redouble the campaign leaves unanswered a decisive question: Will the Afghans step up?
A commitment to redouble the campaign leaves unanswered a decisive question: Will the Afghans step up?
5 days ago
The New York Times
| Topics: Afghanistan War (2001-..., United States Defense and Military..., Obama, Barack
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| Topics: Afghanistan War (2001-..., United States Defense and Military..., Obama, Baracktesteribfw posted a blog entry
Pullout From Afghanistan to Begin in 2011, Official Says
President Obama plans to announce Tuesday that he will begin to move U.S. forces out of Afghanistan in July 2011, an...
President Obama plans to announce Tuesday that he will begin to move U.S. forces out of Afghanistan in July 2011, an...
Martin7 posted a blog entry
Obama Sets Faster Troop Deployment to Afghanistan
In bringing the total American force to nearly 100,000 troops by the end of May, the administration will move far faster than...
In bringing the total American force to nearly 100,000 troops by the end of May, the administration will move far faster than...
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Obama Issues Order for More Troops in Afghanistan
The administration has begun a two-day effort to sell the new strategy to the American people, Congress and American allies.
The administration has begun a two-day effort to sell the new strategy to the American people, Congress and American allies.
7 days ago
The New York Times
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The New York Times
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Obama Issues Order for More Troops in Afghanistan
The administration has begun a two-day effort to sell the new strategy to the American people, Congress and American allies.
The administration has begun a two-day effort to sell the new strategy to the American people, Congress and American allies.
7 days ago
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Obama’s Speech on Afghanistan to Envision Exit
President Obama plans to lay out a time frame for winding down the American involvement in the war in Afghanistan when he...
President Obama plans to lay out a time frame for winding down the American involvement in the war in Afghanistan when he...
8 days ago
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Senators Show Doubts on Afghanistan
With President Obama scheduled to explain his new Afghan strategy, senators of both parties laid out a range of reservations.
With President Obama scheduled to explain his new Afghan strategy, senators of both parties laid out a range of reservations.
8 days ago
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| Topics: Afghanistan War (2001-..., Senate, Obama, Barack | Add google reader to your profileMartin7 posted a blog entry
Afghans Detail Detention in ‘Black Jail’ at U.S. Base
A U.S. military detention camp is still holding inmates for sometimes weeks at a time, without access to the International...
A U.S. military detention camp is still holding inmates for sometimes weeks at a time, without access to the International...
9 days ago
The New York Times
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| Topics: Bagram Air Base..., Freedom and Human..., Afghanistan War (2001-..., United StatesMartin7 posted a blog entry
To Prepare for War, G.I.’s Get a Dress Rehearsal
In Louisiana, training scenarios in mock Afghan villages are created from intelligence reports fresh from the front.
In Louisiana, training scenarios in mock Afghan villages are created from intelligence reports fresh from the front.
testeribfw posted a blog entry
U.S. Is Seeking 10,000 Troops From Its Allies for Afghan War
NATO allies appear willing to send fewer than half that number of additional troops to Afghanistan as part of President...
NATO allies appear willing to send fewer than half that number of additional troops to Afghanistan as part of President...
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News Analysis: Insurgents Share a Name, but Pursue Different Goals
The United States is struggling to grasp the differences between the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban and their shifting ties to Al Qaeda.
The United States is struggling to grasp the differences between the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban and their shifting ties to Al Qaeda.
45 days ago
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