Afghanistan

Civilian Casualties Could End Airstrike Support

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - June 17, 2009

Pentagon officials say stopping civilian deaths is their top priority. more >>

Afghan Presidential Candidate Uses Obama's Online Model

By Anna Mulrine and Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - June 15, 2009

A leading Afghan presidential candidate has built a fundraising Web page based on the Obama's model. more >>

McChrystal Faces a Tough Road Ahead in Afghanistan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - June 12, 2009

The new commander headed to the war zone just after his confirmation. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Stanley McChrystal

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - June 5, 2009

The general is set to become the new commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. more >>

McChrystal Not Sure if More U.S. Forces Needed in Afghanistan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - June 2, 2009

In confirmation hearings, McChrystal said progress is necessary in the next 18 to 24 months. more >>

McChrystal Represents a New Direction at the Pentagon and in Afghanistan

By Joshua Kucera - Nation & World - May 18, 2009

Defense Secretary Gates brought in a new commander to replace McKiernan in Afghanistan. more >>

Obama's Next Big Challenges: Afghanistan and Pakistan

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - May 6, 2009

The president will address concerns about the Taliban in a meeting with Zardari and Karzai. more >>

Almost 1 in 10 Afghans Sees U.S. as Biggest Threat to Afghanistan

Opinion - April 15, 2009

A recent poll has Afghans rank the biggest threats to their country. more >>

Why the Pentagon Needs to Rebuild Its Relationship With Pakistan's Military

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

To win Afghan war, the U.S. military needs better relations with the Pakistani armed forces. more >>

Clinton Has an Opportunity to End Taliban Oppression of Women in Afghanistan

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 8, 2009

Oppressing Afghan women is part and parcel of the Taliban's war effort. more >>

Women's Rights Law in Afghanistan Sent Back to Stone Age After Outcry

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - April 8, 2009

Stone Age law allowing marital rape and other horrors stopped by international outcry. more >>

10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan? The Pentagon Request Isn't Really New

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 2, 2009

Petraeus surprised some with the request for more soldiers, but it's been in the works for months. more >>

With New Afghanistan Plan, Obama Makes the War His Own

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 30, 2009

The new strategy calls for extra troops and civilians, but it also reveals limits on America's role. more >>

Is the War in Afghanistan 'Obama's War'?

Opinion - March 30, 2009

The president announces his administration's plan for Afghanistan. more >>

With Obama's New Afghanistan Strategy, an Effort to Find More Realistic Goals

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

The president emphasizes pragmatism as he lays out benchmarks for progress. more >>

President Obama: Taliban and Al Qaeda Must Be Stopped; Sending 4,000 More Troops to Afghanistan

Nation & World - March 27, 2009

Obama vowed to fight terrorists with a comprehensive new strategy for the region. more >>

Obama's Afghanistan Surge--A Primer

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - March 27, 2009

Will it work? Can the Afghan corruption be overcome? more >>

President Obama's Speech on Afghanistan and Pakistan

Nation & World - March 27, 2009

The president announced a new strategy. more >>

Fighting Corruption Is a Big Hurdle for Obama's New Afghanistan Plan

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 25, 2009

U.S. military officials complain that the Karzai government isn't facing up to the issue. more >>

In Afghanistan, a Deadly Ambush Leads to a Medal for Heroism

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - March 13, 2009

A soldier helped save his Special Forces team by guiding in key airstrikes after being shot in the leg. more >>

Clinton Lines Up Envoys for Mideast, Iran, North Korea and Other Key Issues

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 10, 2009

They bring diplomatic firepower, but also potential ego issues. more >>

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Invites Iran to Afghan Talks Table

Nation & World - March 6, 2009

Clinton moved to break the taboo on engaging with Iran. more >>

Economy Tops List of Five Biggest Issues for Afghanistan

Opinion - March 4, 2009

A recent poll asked Afghans to list their most pressing problems. more >>

What Obama Didn't Say in His 18-Month Iraq Withdrawal Timetable

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - February 27, 2009

In announcing an August 2010 exit date for U.S. combat troops, Obama left a few things unspoken. more >>

New CIA Chief Hints That Predator Strikes in Pakistan Will Continue

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - February 26, 2009

New CIA director Leon Panetta says the U.S. strategy for targeting al Qaeda remains unchanged. more >>