Friday, August 8, 2008

NATO

Afghan Warlords, Formerly Backed By the CIA, Now Turn Their Guns On U.S. Troops

They defeated the Soviets with Washington’s help, but now they attack Americans as the new occupiers. more >>

In Afghanistan, the NATO-led Force is 'Underresourced' For the Fight Against the Taliban

When it comes to combat, it is a coalition of the willing and not-so-willing. more >>

In Prague, Protest Against a U.S. Missile Defense Deal

Hunger strikers pressure the government to say 'no' to Washington. more >>

Where al Qaeda and the Taliban Hide Out

U.S. military wrestles with the problem of the Afghan-Pakistani border region. more >>

Morning Buzz: April 3, 2008

In another telltale sign that the country's economy has been damaged by the housing, credit, and financial crises, the number of people who signed up for unemployment benefits last week was the highest it has been in more than two years. The Labor Department reported today that 407,000 signed up for government aid for the week ending March 29, a much higher number than economists had predicted. The last time this many people signed up for unemployment benefits was September 2005, when thousands had been devastated by Hurricane Katrina and other Gulf storms. more >>

Talk of a Troop Surge for Afghanistan

U.S. marines are on the way, but much now depends on whether France sends reinforcements. more >>

Looking for the Good Guys in Afghanistan's Badlands

American forces try out new approaches against insurgents in forbidding Kunar province. more >>

NATO Struggles Over Who Will Send Additional Troops to Fight in Afghanistan

Facing resurgent Taliban, the Bush administration urges European allies to do more. more >>

Allies Struggle in Afghanistan

Studies by several groups reflect urgent concern, suggesting a possible revival of the Taliban. more >>

Petraeus Sees Europe or Hawaii as Next Posting

The Iraq war boss, Army Gen. David Petraeus, wants to be NATO commander but would take Pacific Command as a second choice, we learn. more >>

Kosovo Deadline Passes, Making Independence Likely

The diplomatic endgame raises tensions with Russia and the prospects for instability in the Balkans. more >>

Has Russia Left the West?

The Russian bear is back. Given his resentment of America, how scared should we be? more >>

Bush Plans: Raise Money, Then Travel

President Bush's schedule calls for heavy fundraising from now through the early part of the new year. But then foreign travel will take him out of the domestic political scene, according to White House insiders. more >>

An Ugly Truth

The challenges of confronting the Armenian genocide more >>

The Bear Living Next Door

Moscow's actions create anxiety among Europe's leaders. more >>

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