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Should the US adopt a 'Colombia standard' of success in Afghanistan?
Measuring success in Afghanistan on Afghans' ability to fight their own conflicts may appeal, but a 'Plan Afghanistan' would still be far more costly – and less successful – than Colombia's, argues blogger James Bosworth.
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Time for Obama to rethink Afghanistan war strategy?
McChrystal is out, but the Afghanistan war will remain on the same course under David Petraeus. Some experts are clamoring for a change from the administration's counterinsurgency strategy.
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Iraq and Afghanistan: America's invisible wars
After seven years in Iraq and nine in Afghanistan, residents of York, Pa., talk about how the wars have become like a screen saver: always there but rarely acknowledged.
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With US troop increase, is Afghanistan war now America's war?
The 7,000 additional troops that 25 NATO countries have committed to the conflict help the Obama administration make the case that the Afghanistan war is an international effort.
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Afghanistan troop surge could be a slow rollout
Any surge of US troops to Afghanistan is likely to be tougher than it was in Iraq, because of the dearth of good roads and airfields, say defense officials.
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More US troops for Afghanistan: Are they inevitable?
Supporters say it's time to surge, Iraq-style. Opponents say the US should wait to see if the extra 21,000 troops already on the way have an effect.
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More troops lost to roadside bombs: a familiar pattern
As fighting intensifies in Afghanistan, July fatalities so far are higher than for all of June.
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For Obama, a careful 'outrage' at Iran
The president responded to critics who accused him of not condemning Iran's crackdown of pro-democracy protesters. But he also kept his options open.
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North Korea's next move: long-range missile tests?
Satellite photos show activity at a testing site, say US officials. A successful launch would signal progress toward a nuclear weapons arsenal.
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Logistics of a faster Iraq exit
Will Obama be able to get most US forces out in 16 months?
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Will Obama push China harder?
He's been critical of monetary policy and has named human rights defenders to key posts.
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Continuity in wartime behind Obama’s decision on Gates
Keeping the Defense secretary allows Obama's team to move quickly on a foreign-policy challenges.
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Terrorism & Security
Report confirms 'shadow war' waged by US special forces
A 2004 classified order authorized the military to attack Al Qaeda operatives around the globe. As many as a dozen raids occurred under this mandate.
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US crossing more borders in terror war?
The alleged incursions into Syria, and previously into Pakistan, could be risky.
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Crises cast doubt on Bush's strategy
He's emphasized personal relationships with leaders such as Putin and Musharraf.
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Why US-Poland missile deal rouses Russian bear
US officials say the system is merely a protection against rogue states like Iran.
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Terrorism & Security
U.S., Russia revert to cold-war rhetoric over missile-defense plan
Russia says that the proposed US defense shield in Poland and the Czech Republic, an initial agreement for which was inked this week, is targeting Russia, not rogue states.
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General Petraeus to head U.S. forces in Middle East
The move brings greater focus to the conflict in Afghanistan. Lt. Gen. Odierno is set to succeed Petraeus in Iraq.
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At Petraeus-Crocker hearing, eyes on '08 field
Petraeus and Crocker shared the stage with presidential hopefuls, who all had much at stake.
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Pause likely in U.S. drawdown in Iraq
Troop levels could settle at 'presurge' levels of 140,000.
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How able are Americans to bear the costs of war?
The Iraq war has cost taxpayers about $526 billion so far – and could reach $2 trillion by 2017, according to one congressional study.
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How will the Iraq war end?
On the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war, progress is slow but violence is down. A three-part series on the war's effects starts today with a look at what the endgame might look like.
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U.S. commander for Middle East resigns
Adm. William Fallon stepped down after an article in Esquire magazine portrayed his views on Iran as being at odds with those of President Bush.
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Permanent U.S. bases in Iraq unlikely
A US-Iraq security pact won't set troop levels now, but it could set the stage for long-term strategy.
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Does a safer Iraq mean more US troops can exit?
Service member fatalities fell to 21 in December, compared with 126 in May.
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