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Moral Injury: The Psychological Wounds Of War
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Pakistan's Overture To Taliban Concerns Afghans
November 21, 2012 Many Afghans are wondering about the timing and motive of Pakistan's release last week of at least nine Taliban prisoners. They say mistrust born of decades of duplicity won't vanish with a few declarations or small gestures.
Prisoner Release Shifts Pakistan's Afghan Policy
November 21, 2012 In what is considered a good-faith gesture, Pakistan last week released at least nine Afghan Taliban prisoners. The move is seen as part of a new strategy by Pakistan as it eyes the looming drawdown of U.S. and Western troops in Afghanistan — and a small but potentially important breakthrough in the peace process.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Two-Way
Most Afghans Now Optimistic, Survey Signals; How Real Is That Result?
November 14, 2012 For the first time in eight years of doing surveys of Afghans, the Asia Foundations reports that more than half say the country is headed in the right direction. But some respondents might have been saying what they thought pollsters wanted to hear.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
World
Pakistan Fears Afghan Spillover Of Chaos, Refugees
November 13, 2012 Pakistan is growing increasingly worried about the threat of civil war in Afghanistan when U.S. and other Western forces withdraw in 2014. In recent decades, Pakistan has seen an influx of refugees and turmoil as a result of war in Afghanistan and hopes to avoid that outcome this time.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Afghans Brace For U.S. Departure In 2014
November 12, 2012 U.S. and NATO forces will still be around for about two more years. But some Afghans fear a return of the Taliban, a civil war or economic collapse will follow a pullout by Western forces. Afghanistan also has a presidential election in 2014 that could reshape the country.
As The Clock Ticks, U.S. Trains Afghan Troops
November 12, 2012 Logar Province, a flashpoint just south of Kabul, shows the challenges facing U.S. forces as they try to prepare Afghan troops to take over security. In some areas, Afghan troops lead operations. In others, insurgents still pose a serious threat, and the U.S. troops still have the lead role.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Opinion
In The Faces Of Soldiers, Sadness And Sacrifice
November 11, 2012 On Veterans Day, we remember those who serve to protect our country — including those in the most recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Commentator Sophie Adelman describes the hardship in honoring fallen soldiers.
Sunday, November 04, 2012
World
U.S. Handoff In Afghanistan Includes Radio Training
November 4, 2012 The U.S. military has long conducted anti-insurgent information campaigns in Afghanistan. But as the U.S. prepares to withdraw combat troops, it's now mentoring the Afghan Army in how to get out its message, particularly through local radio. But it's difficult to tell how it is being received.
