Topic: David Kilcullen
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Global News Blog Obama ups Pakistan drone strikes in assassination campaign
News reports said a volley of missile strikes from US drones killed 16 alleged militants in Pakistan on Tuesday. The use of drones to assassinate Taliban and Al Qaeda leaders in Pakistan has soared under President Barack Obama.
02/02/2010 05:17 pm -
Can Afghanistan be saved? We'll know in a year, Jones says.
The national security adviser said on Sunday that new strategies need time to work. But the US will not stay 10 years.
08/09/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Fresh drone attacks in Pakistan reignite debate
Controversy over the suspected US airstrikes on the Taliban is undermining the Pakistani government's ability to maintain public support while battling the militants.
07/08/2009 01:00 am -
Why the Taliban won't take over Pakistan
For reasons of geography, ethnicity, military inferiority, and ancient rivalries, they represent neither the immediate threat that is often portrayed nor the inevitable victors that the West fears.
06/07/2009 01:00 am -
Briefing: Aerial drones as weapons of war
They have been used to attack militants in Pakistan and Afghanistan. But are their benefits outweighed by backlash on the ground?
05/22/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security US 'Afpak' strategy troubles some in US and Pakistan
American lawmakers say they haven't been briefed on plans, as some in Pakistan describe the administration as 'confused.'
05/13/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security US considers broadening drone airstrikes in Pakistan
Obama urged to expand attacks beyond tribal areas to territory controlled by the Pakistani government.
03/18/2009 01:00 am
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