Topic: Richard Holbrooke

The Monitor's View: An exit strategy for Obama in Afghanistan

Separate deals with Taliban groups might splinter the enemy. But the US must be wary.

Delayed offensive wears at Pakistan's antiterror credibility

US envoy Richard Holbrooke Thursday defended the military, which has been launching 'softening up' operations in South Waziristan for more than a month.

US changes course on Afghan opium, says Holbrooke

New policy to spend more on alternate crops and less money on eradication follows years of criticism that US ignored economics of drug trade.

Rohde: media face tough choices in kidnap cases

Should the media have kept the capture of The New York Times journalist quiet during his seven months of captivity?

Take My Wife - Obama’s standup at Radio and TV correspondents dinner

Opinion: Secretary Clinton: Dutiful diplomat? Or 2012 candidate?

So far, she's hewed so close to the Obama party line that she sounds like a clone of the president.

US fights Taliban on another front: public relations

As Afghan insurgents exploit popular anger at civilian deaths, the US is hitting back with its own message.

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.'

One aim of US-Afghan-Pakistani summit: a parade for aid

Congress holds the key to billions in new assistance, but some lawmakers are skeptical it would diminish the terrorist threat.

US officials ratchet up pressure on Pakistan over Taliban militants

On eve of White House summit, Pakistani officials push back against the impression that they're responding to Washington pressure.

The Monitor's View: A Swat down for Pakistan – and Obama

Zardari learns how not to deal with jihadists while the US weighs how to play the bully.

Pakistan drone attacks to intensify, Obama officials say

On Tuesday, Pakistani leaders reportedly rebuked visiting US officials over the airstrikes, which have prompted violent responses from militants.

Clinton says US met with Iran delegate

Iran denies any encounter at Tuesday's Afghanistan Conference in the Hague. The US and Iran have had no diplomatic ties for 30 years.

Holbrooke: western Pakistan key to resolving Afghanistan war

The US special envoy told allies at the Brussels Forum that the Talibanization of the region was a top concern.

Big win for Pakistan protesters

The government agreed Monday to restore deposed judges. Activists want further reforms.

Opinion: India: America's indispensable ally

Washington will need New Delhi's cooperation on a host of critical issues, so the Obama administration must not risk neglecting the relationship.

Clinton pushes NATO allies for united strategy on Afghanistan

The Secretary of State also calls for a 'fresh start' with Russia.

To stem terror in Pakistan, US looks beyond military

Washington is seeking to build the Pakistani state and its economy as a way to wean the country from Islamic extremism.

President Obama lays out his plans for Iraq withdrawal

At Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, he announced that all combat troops would depart by Aug. 31, 2010. Following are the president's prepared remarks.

For Pakistan's Swat residents, uneasy calm

A tenuous cease-fire has halted Taliban-Army fighting, as negotiations for a permanent deal continue.

Clinton eyes bringing N. Korea back to negotiating table on nuclear program

In South Korea, which she visited Thursday, fears persist that the US will move forward on ties even if the North resists verifying disablement of its weapons.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about what the US should – and shouldn't – do in Afghanistan.

From Iran's hard-liners, tough talk – but pragmatism as well

Positions that suggest little flexibility may simply be a strong opening bid by those who have the ear of Iran's leaders.

Oops! Pakistan condemns US's drone attacks (but also hosts them)

Security up at porous Afghan border

The US, Pakistan coordinate troops to prevent militants from fleeing to either side.