Dutch End Combat Mission In Afghanistan : NPR The departure of the small force of nearly 1,900 Dutch troops is not expected to affect conditions on the ground. But it comes at a time of rising casualties and growing doubts about the war in NATO capitals, even as allied troops are beginning what could 08-01-2010 by alicekeach Tags afghanistan, combat, dutch, mission
The Key to Afghanistan The U.S’s attempt to build a strong centralized government in Afghanastan is doomed to failure. The key to stability is forging alliances with tribal and other local powerbrokers. 04-04-2010 by janetbaring and 2 others Tags afghanistan
New: Afghanistan Crossroads We recently launched a new destination on CNN.com for coverage of one of the most critical stories of this moment in history. It’s called “Afghanistan Crossroads.” The story of Afghanistan is global, political and personal. It’s rich in terms of b 12-27-2009 by mikeibarra Tags afghanistan, crossroads
Study: Army morale down in Afghanistan Increased fighting in Afghanistan has caused a drop in morale among U.S. soldiers while the reduction in combat in Iraq has bolstered morale, according to a new U.S. Army report released Friday. 11-14-2009 by alicekeach Tags afghanistan, iraq
Is Afghanistan Obama's Vietnam? U.S. President Barack Obama says the war in Afghanistan isn't going to end up like Vietnam. A majority of Americans don't agree and don't want to get in any deeper, but even they don't like the alternative. 10-25-2009 by beverlyelliott Tags afghanistan, obama, vietnam
