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- Domestic Violence in Afghanistan Being OverlookedThis article reminds you not to forget about the domestic violence issues in Afghanistan. The plights of these young girls are quickly being forgotten in light of the rude videos of the Marines.
- Republican Presidential Candidates on the War in Afghanistan and Nation-BuildingQuotes from the candidates seeking Republican presidential nomination on the War in Afghanistan and nation-building.
- Thanksgiving in AfghanistanThis year my sister spent Thanksgiving in Afghanistan, here is her story.
- Afghanistan Hunger Crisis Deepens, Donors Not RespondingThe hunger crisis is dangerously escalating in Afghanistan. Drought has struck 14 provinces putting over two million people at risk of severe hunger and malnutrition
- Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, the Truth is We and Our Veterans Have Been HoodwinkedHoodwinked into believing we are fighting to protect our constitutional rights and for other nefarious reasons, at the end of the day the United States has failed at war, failed veterans when they returned home, and failed its citizens.
- G4’s ‘Bomb Patrol Afghanistan’ – the New Show to Watch'Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan' is a real-life look at the dangerous job of the United States Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) elite military unit stationed in North Afghanistan.
- Is Anyone Paying Attention to Food Shortages in Afghanistan?The international community will need to act quickly to support aid agencies working to bring relief and long-term solution to Afghans.
- The Investment We Need to Make in AfghanistanMany an ill of a society can be fixed if children get the right nutrition and education. It's vital we remember this now, when many people want to turn away from Afghanistan.
- Michaelle Jean and Her Trip to AfghanistanMichaelle Jean wanted to visit the Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan, but her trip was delayed on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, because the trip would be dangerous. She finally made the trip on March 8, 2007
Only One Left in AfghanistanTry to imagine what it would be like to be only one in 33 million people left standing or worshiping alone. There is only one Jewish man living in Afghanistan. You have to wonder how he must feel.
Afghanistan…Averting the Looming Civil WarThe Taliban have survived ten years of war with the US and NATO.The Afghan government is on the defensive .To avoid a civil war a negotiated peace deal or framework should be in place before the US starts pulling out.
Exclusive Interview: Director Olivier Morel Talks About "On the Bridge," His Documentary About PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)An exclusive interview with Notre Dame professor and French film director Olivier Morel, whose searing documentary "On the Bridge," screened at the Chicago 47th International Film Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
Are We Ready for Another 10 Years of Fighting in Afghanistan?Ten years ago Oct. 7, the United States answered the attacks on 9/11 with airstrikes against Taliban positions around the small corner of Afghanistan still held by the pro-Western Northern Alliance. Ten years later, the war grinds on.- Afghanistan, American's Longest War, Goes OnFor a decade, American troops have fought the Taliban insurgency, dismantled terrorist training camps and built a nation. The coffers are running dry, as is the political will to continue the fight.
Afghanistan 10 Years Later- Starvation Threatens War-Torn CountryAs famine conditions have strengthened, funding for UN World Food Programme (WFP) has diminished. The UN food agency relies entirely on voluntary donations.
Afghanistan Is a Protracted, Difficult and Complex BeastHaving served in the United States Navy for over 18 years, I have a very deep and personal perspective on Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's Financial Costs Matter Not to Military FamiliesOn the 10-year anniversary, people question whether our involvement was the right thing to do. Our family knows the real cost is more than that and the reasons why do not matter.- A Decade of Afghanistan and Its Impact on American PoliticsThe undeclared war in Afghanistan -- aka “Operation Enduring Freedom” -- officially began on October 7, 2001. Prompted by the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the US, the military incursion has led to political upheaval, revelations and unanticipated impact.
Ten Years in Afghanistan: America's Back to the Future with VietnamAfter the war in Vietnam tore America at the seams, it seemed unlikely the country would again involve itself in a decade long war. Yet, ten years later, America finds itself in Afghanistan, and back to the future.- Afghanistan: Ten Years of Sacrifice for a Hopeless WarHistory shows that the U.S. cannot prevail in Afghanistan. Indeed, prevailing is not part of the war plan.
- 10 Years in Afghanistan Later, Most Americans Still Uneasy with a Long-Term WarIt’s a long standing truism that wars bring people together, but over time, they can also tear them apart. The tenth anniversary of the day the U.S. and its allies invaded Afghanistan, Oct 7, will not be marked with speeches and parades, but with a weary disbelief that we, as a nation, are still e
Political Effects of a Decade of War in AfghanistanThe United States rapidly approaches the 10th anniversary of active military intervention in Afghanistan. What has it meant on the home front?- My Nephew Received the Bronze Star for His Service in AfghanistanMy Nephew Received The Bronze Star For His Service in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan: Drought Causes Severe Food Shortages for MillionsDrought has ruined food supplies, and three million Afghans will face starvation if aid agencies do not have the resources in time to respond.
- It’s the Oil, Stupid!The 10-year war in Afghanistan is not about the Great War on Terror, but about the oil wars that began in Iraq in 2003 and will continue until a crisis finally forces the US into a green economy.
- Famine in Somalia. Is the Wolf at the Door in Afghanistan?Is Afghanistan next to be attacked by famine?
- 10 Years in AfghanistanThe war in Afghanistan is one of two wars that has bankrupted this country. Congress is pushing the president to cut the budget; they want him top cut money from several things that our country needs, yet refuse to cut the war budget
- Lost Lives in AfghanistanThis weekend, I lost a friend in Afghanistan who was killed in the line of duty serving his country. This isn't the first friend I've lost, but I hope it is the last.
- ESL (English as a Second Language) Reading Lesson: Brahima from AfhganistanBrahima's story on how her education was interrupted in Afghanistan by theTaliban
Report Says American Troops to Remain in Afghanistan Through 2024The UK Telegraph is reporting that the United States and Afghanistan is on the verge of signing a military pact that would feature thousands of American troops remaining in the country through 2024,
Interview: Catholic Relief Services in AfghanistanAfghans face a daily struggle against poverty. The basics of food, water, medicine, education, and shelter are hard to reach for millions in the country
Marching Through Heaven's Gates: American Casualties in Afghanistan: Poetry News 8-6-11A CH-47 Chinook was downed last night in the province of Helmand, killing 31 American and 7 Afghan soldiers.- The Unpopular WarThe War in Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan: Drought, Low Funding Create Perfect Storm of HungerThe perfect storm of hunger, malnutrition, or possibly famine is taking shape in Afghanistan
Three Issues Loom Large as U.S. Leaves AfghanistanThe United States' troop decrease in Afghanistan is seen as a success in-country. But while the military moves out of Afghanistan, officials must remember to make sure they are not leaving any security threats in their haste to come home.- Afghanistan Faces Uncertain Future Without U.S. TroopsThe assassination of Ahmad Wali Karzai Tuesday may only be the beginning of more trouble in Afghanistan.
Karzai Assassination Fuels New Concerns for U.S. Troop DrawdownThe assassination of Ahmed Wali Karzai in Kandahar may cause issues for the U.S. government as it begins to remove troops from the area.
Obama's Afghanistan "A" Team: Lt. General Allen and Ambassador CrockerThe Congressional confirmation of Ambassador Crocker to Kabul, and Lt. General John Allen as the senior U.S. war-fighter in Afghanistan, secures an outstanding "A" Team for the USA. These men know their mission and have the talent to execute.
Nation-building in Afghanistan? Begin with TransportationNation-building is exactly what we're doing in Afghanistan, so we might as well own up to it and get the business right. We could start with transportation.
Afghanistan Drawdown Too Sudden for McCainSenator John McCain said Sunday that Obama's plan to drawdown U.S. troops in Afghanistan was an unnecessary risk.
