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What is the biggest challenge facing U.S. forces in Afghanistan? (5 quotes)

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...The root of the crisis lies in the havens on the Pakistani side of the border, from which Afghan Taliban attack their homeland, Pakistani extremists mount strikes, and al-Qaeda plots against the West. Read the Article

Quoted by brownlu on Oct. 9th, 2008

Will securing Afghanistan bring the Middle East closer to nuclear disarmament? (3 quotes)

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The new Pentagon push to share costs more widely reflects a realization among U.S. officials that some allies simply will not put troops into the war despite heavy pressure from Washington - something Europe has been telling the United States for more than a year. Read the Article

Quoted by brownlu on Oct. 6th, 2008

At its half-way point, how well is Obama's first foreign 'campaign trip' going? (13 quotes)

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Even if Obama is treated as a superstar by W.-weary Europeans, some Obama-wary Americans may wonder what he’s doing there, when they can’t pay for gas, when the dollar is the Euro’s chew toy, when Bud is going Belgian and when the Chrysler Building has Arab landlords. Read the Article

Quoted by mango on July 21st, 2008

Does the U.S. need a 'surge' in Afghanistan? (2 quotes)

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So let's all say it out loud: McCain is now copying Obama's position on Afghanistan. And with troops that he doesn't have since he's against pulling any out of Iraq. Read the Article

Quoted by jonathan on July 17th, 2008

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