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The Two-Way
U.S. Ambassador To Afghanistan To Step Down
May 22, 2012 Ryan Crocker will depart in mid-summer "for health reasons," the State Department confirms. He has been the top U.S. diplomat in Afghanistan since July 2011.
The Two-Way
Afghanistan: More Troubles, But U.S. Ambassador Sees Path Forward
May 14, 2012 Another bombing today. On Sunday, the assassination of a Taliban leader who wanted peace. But Ambassador Ryan Crocker says the new U.S.-Afghan agreement raises chances for peace and relative stability.
It's All Politics
Obama's Reshuffled National Security Team Has Familiar, Bush-Era Feel
April 28, 2011 President Obama chose officials as part of his national security team who should be easily confirmed by the Senate. They also have a familiar, Bush-era feel.
The Two-Way
Reports: Bush's Iraq Ambassador To Be Next Ambassador To Afghanistan
April 27, 2011 Stories this morning also repeat what NPR reported earlier this month — that CIA Director Leon Panetta will be taking over at the Pentagon, while Gen. David Petraeus moves from the war in Afghanistan to the CIA.
