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Friday, February 08, 2013
It's All Politics
Death By Drone, And The Sliding Scale Of Presidential Power
February 8, 2013 The controversy over President Obama's targeted-killings-by-drone policy is a reminder that the default position of presidents in times of crisis is to side with national security over civil liberties. That instinct has been true throughout history, and has been acted on by liberal presidents and core conservatives.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
U.S., Afghanistan At Odds Over Weapons Wish List
February 6, 2013 As the 2014 deadline looms for the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, there's a debate over what kind of military hardware the U.S. will provide in its wake. Afghanistan wants tanks and planes for conventional warfare. But the U.S. says the Afghans need to focus on counterinsurgency.
Sunday, February 03, 2013
From A Land Where Music Was Banned — To Carnegie Hall
February 3, 2013 The Taliban tried to ban all music in Afghanistan. But now, 48 young Afghans — boys and girls — make up an orchestra that is coming to the U.S. to perform at a couple of the most prestigious venues in America.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Author Interviews
'The Insurgents': Petraeus And A New Kind Of War
January 29, 2013 In a new book about Gen. David Petraeus, author and journalist Fred Kaplan looks at how theories of counterinsurgency have shaped U.S. military policy in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Women In Combat: What Do Troops In Afghanistan Think?
January 28, 2013 Opinions are mixed. Women are already in dangerous places handling difficult assignments. But some troops, both men and women, say they think few women will want to take combat positions, and they question whether women will be able to meet the current physical standards.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The Two-Way
Blast Rocks Kabul; Dozens Wounded, Attackers Killed
January 16, 2013 The Taliban is claiming responsibility. A group of men tried to attack a government security office. They were wearing bombs strapped to their bodes and came in vehicles carrying more explosives, authorities say.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
The Two-Way
Obama: U.S. Forces To Take A Step Back In Afghanistan
January 11, 2013 The White House and Pentagon are weighing how many troops will need to stay after 2014. Today, the two leaders are meeting at the White House and taking questions at a joint news conference. President Obama said Afghan soldiers "are stepping up" and U.S. forces can now step back.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Small Strike Against Corruption: Afghan Governors Chosen On Merit
January 10, 2013 In Afghanistan, governors are not elected, they are selected — and more often than not due to family or political connections. But in an attempt to curb graft, the country has just sworn in a batch of governors — including the first female district governor — selected through a new merit-based program.
