Topic: David McKiernan

To fight Taliban, US eyes Afghan tribes

Some tribes have forced insurgents from their area, but many risks remain.

Joint Chiefs head: ‘Enablers’ needed in troop-scarce Afghanistan

Adm. Mike Mullen is pushing to get more planes and helicopters there to make up for the lack of troops.

U.S. military to deploy more surveillance planes to Afghanistan

The move by the Army and Air Force comes in response to criticism from Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

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Military sees window to adjust Afghanistan plan

Reviews under way, to be ready for the next president, are intended to accelerate a new strategy.

Afghan civilian death toll undermines U.S. support

Afghan civilian deaths rise 39 percent. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates pledges to do more to solve problem.

Stronger U.S. role likely in Afghanistan

The Pentagon wants more control over NATO there in light of Taliban resurgence.

Military revisits Afghanistan plan

A key component is likely to be more troops, but the strategy must go beyond that, experts say.

Deadly U.S. Army outpost assault in Afghanistan underscores growing threat

The attack focuses international pressure on neighboring Pakistan, where many of the militants are said to be based.

Opinion: A tale of two allies

The Polish lesson: America must give something in return for support.