War in Afghanistan (2001-)
Articles about War in Afghanistan (2001-)
Report Calls Military Intelligence Ignorant and Oblivious
January 12, 2010
An intelligence review sends waves through the Pentagon as it critiques strategy in Afghanistan.
Nation & World
Military Intelligence Chief Orders Reorganization
January 5, 2010
Maj. Gen. Flynn says officers are "ignorant of local economics."
Nation & World
Obama's Inexperience Is Showing
December 17, 2009
The president is working to show his energy and vigor outweigh his youth.
Nation & World - President Obama
Liberals Should Keep Quiet About Obama, Health Reform, and Afghanistan
December 16, 2009
Hold the president accountable, but give him a chance to do his job.
Opinion
Wars Could Jeopardize Obama's Domestic Agenda
December 10, 2009
President Obama's new Afghanistan plan could make coalition-building in Congress even harder.
Nation & World - President Obama
Lawmakers Question Obama's July 2011 Deadline in Afghanistan
December 9, 2009
Some in Congress worry that setting a timetable sends the wrong message.
Nation & World
Zogby: Obama's Afghanistan Speech Didn't Help Him
December 4, 2009
Obama's Afghanistan speech was as good as it gets. The problem is that the situation there isn't.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Obama's Afghanistan Message: We Must Face Reality
December 4, 2009
An expert points out that the president hit the three pillars of victory.
Opinion - Julia Piscitelli
Intellectual Honesty is Key on Obama's Afghanistan Troops Surge
December 3, 2009
New politics is taking hold at home and abroad.
Opinion - John A. Farrell
Obama's Speech on Afghanistan Said Nothing At All
December 2, 2009
He could have given the same speech months ago.
Opinion - Peter Roff
GOP Questions Obama's Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Deadline
December 2, 2009
Obama speech was aimed at reassuring a skeptical American public.
Nation & World
The Circular and Conflicted Commentary on Obama and Afghanistan
December 2, 2009
Commentary on Obama's plan shows how torn Americans are about the war.
Opinion - Mary Kate Cary
Obama's Afghanistan Speech Was a Brilliant Start, But Will This End As Well?
December 2, 2009
Facing West Point's finest, the commander-in-chief played his part.
Opinion - Jamie Stiehm
Obama's Afghanistan Decision Risks a Democratic Party Civil War
December 2, 2009
This decision is exactly the change liberals voted for.
Opinion - Doug Heye
Gen. Jones Gets Country Club Assignment to Talk Afghanistan
December 2, 2009
A commitment is a commitment for national security advisor Jim Jones, scheduled for country club speech tonight.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
President Obama's Remarks on Afghanistan at West Point
December 2, 2009
President Obama's Dec. 1, 2009 remarks on moving forward in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Nation & World
Plummeting Polls Show the Cost of Obama’s Afghanistan Dithering
December 1, 2009
The days of blaming Bush are over for Obama.
Opinion - Peter Roff
Sending 30,000 More Troops to Afghanistan a Logistical Challenge
December 1, 2009
Obama's decision to send 30,000-plus troops to the war zone could be difficult to execute.
Nation & World
McCain Key to GOP Support for Obama's Afghanistan Plan
December 1, 2009
The senator's response will give strong indications of whether the military itself embraces the plan.
Nation & World - President Obama
5 Reasons for Democrats to Give Thanks
November 25, 2009
Michael Steele and healthcare reform top the list.
Opinion - Julia Piscitelli
Why More Favor War in Iran While Support for the Afghan Effort is Dropping
November 23, 2009
Fewer favor the effort in Afghanistan, support rises for hostilities against Iran's nuclear program.
Opinion - Jodie Allen
Obama Weighs Troop Increase in Afghanistan
November 20, 2009
The president must consider adviser's concerns about a Karzai-led government.
Nation & World
Robert Gibbs Chides Press on Afghan Troop Surge Stories
November 10, 2009
Turns out President Obama isn't ready to OK 40,000 new troops to Afghanistan as press has reported.
Nation & World - Washington Whispers
Military Contractors and the Perils of Outsourcing War
November 6, 2009
Allison Stanger discusses One Nation Under Contract.
Opinion
Obama's Honeymoon is Over
November 4, 2009
One year after Obama won the presidency, many are questioning him on the economy and Afghanistan.
Nation & World - President Obama
