General McChrystal Reduces Civilian Deaths, Takes More Responsibility
A recent NATO airstrike has claimed the lives of 27 civilians, including woman and children. Immediately after reports surfaced that...
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Feb 17, 20103 min
New Offensive in Helmand Showcases McChrystal's Strategy, Highlights Obama's Priorities
Last week, NATO and Afghan forces launched the largest offensive since the 2001 invasion into Marja, a city in Afghanistan’s Helmand...
Feb 17, 20103 min
New Offensive in Helmand Showcases McChrystal’s Strategy, Highlights Obama’s Priorities
Last week, NATO and Afghan forces launched the largest offensive since the 2001 invasion into Marja, a city in Afghanistan’s Helmand...
Dec 3, 20091 min
Thanks for the Americans, Now Give Us Afghans
While the increase of 30,000 American troops in Afghanistan is a welcome addition for both Brigadier General Larry Nicholson and General...
Nov 23, 20091 min
American Soldiers Lost in Afghanistan
Four more American soldiers have lost their lives in Afghanistan. NATO has released a statement detailing that three soldiers were killed...
Nov 19, 20095 min
A Take on the Afghanistan Debate
In recent weeks, we at the Brief have posted numerous articles on the debate surrounding Gen. Stanley McChrystal’s evaluation of...
Nov 13, 20091 min
Tough choices for Administration on Afghanistan
The Obama administration’s deliberations over how to proceed with the war in Afghanistan has transformed into a battle of between...
Nov 3, 20091 min
CIA adjusts Afghan population estimations
The CIA released a “significantly revised figure” for Afghanistan’s population last week. The CIA’s new number is 5.2 million lower than...
Oct 26, 20091 min
War Gaming Afghanistan
The US Department of Defense modeled the outcomes of the two most likely Afghanistan options available to President Obama this month. The...
Oct 22, 20091 min
Defense Secretary Gate plans to speak with NATO about Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to meet with NATO and push for support for training of Afghani security forces. Secretary Gate flew...
Oct 20, 20091 min
The US Cannot Wait for Runoff Elections in Afghanistan
While on his way to Tokyo today, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said that NATO/ISAF members should not wait on a runoff election in...
Oct 14, 20092 min
Change in Priorities, Change in Course?
The New York Times recently reported that President Obama was presented with an alternative strategy for Afghanistan which would require...
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