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Gates Says Pentagon Will Try to Stop Prioritizing Iraq Over Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- September 23, 2008
The shift in strategy could allow more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, but it comes with big risks.
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Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- September 16, 2008
Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr.
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Air Force Strains to Meet the Demand for Drones in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 25, 2008
Increased fighting calls for more unmanned aerial vehicles and the pilots who fly them remotely.
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Taliban Seeks to Destabilize Afghanistan's Capital
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 22, 2008
NATO faces intense fighting 30 miles from Kabul.
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Pentagon Plans to Send More Than 12,000 Additional Troops to Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 19, 2008
The U.S. commander there, in an exclusive interview, calls for a further buildup to counter the Taliban
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Georgia's Bid to Join NATO Is a Political Casualty of War
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 12, 2008
The military clashes with Russia hit NATO's expansion plans.
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A U.S. General Assesses Security in Northern Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 11, 2008
Problems include Kirkuk tensions and about 7 insurgent groups.
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Why the Pentagon Thinks Attacking Iran is a Bad Idea
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 7, 2008
No one wants a nuclear Iran, but U.S. military leaders worry about the risks and strains of a third war
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U.S. Marines Take On the Taliban in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- July 24, 2008
After two Iraq deployments, members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit face a different sort of war.
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On Tillman and Lynch Cases, a 'Near Universal Lack of Recall' by Bush Aides
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- July 16, 2008
An investigation into whether U.S. officials circulated tall tales is stymied by lack of cooperation.
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Afghan Warlords, Formerly Backed By the CIA, Now Turn Their Guns On U.S. Troops
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- July 11, 2008
They defeated the Soviets with Washington’s help, but now they attack Americans as the new occupiers.
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Years of Hardship Take a Toll on Families in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- June 27, 2008
A counseling center, the nation’s first, tries to help battered wives and troubled husbands.
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Pakistan's Border Badlands Are a Challenge for the Next President
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- June 13, 2008
Eliminating Pakistan's havens for al Qaeda and the Taliban is a goal for either McCain or Obama.
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In Afghanistan, the NATO-led Force is 'Underresourced' For the Fight Against the Taliban
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- June 5, 2008
When it comes to combat, it is a coalition of the willing and not-so-willing.
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Lawyers Review Airstrike Plans
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 29, 2008
An extra check on actions when there is the risk of civilian casualties.
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A Look Inside the Air Force's Control Center for Iraq and Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 29, 2008
Far from the physical battlefields, analysts and targeters hunt the enemy and initiate airstrike.
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Night Mission: Flying With an Elite Search and Rescue Team in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 23, 2008
A routine training run turns into an emergency nighttime medical evacuation.
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Where al Qaeda and the Taliban Hide Out
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 20, 2008
U.S. military wrestles with the problem of the Afghan-Pakistani border region.
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The Army Trains a Skeptics Corps to Battle Groupthink
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 15, 2008
One lesson from Iraq: More questioning may help avert mistakes.
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The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq
By Anna Mulrine and Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- May 12, 2008
The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000.
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Admiral Michael Mullen: A Navy Man Looks Out for the Army
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
The top military adviser has garnered respect for his candor and concern for American troops.
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Gen. David Petraeus Gives Congress a Sobering Report on Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 11, 2008
A four-star performance.
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General Petraeus Calls for a Delay in Troop Reductions, Signaling Further Strains for U.S. Military Forces
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 8, 2008
The top American commander in Iraq asks for patience and says the effort is "worth it."
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Across Europe, a New Culture Clash
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
A gulf widens between Muslims and those of other faiths.
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New Violence Shakes Things Up in Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- March 27, 2008
President Bush is upbeat, but others view the new fighting with concern.
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