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Phantom Forces

Malou Innocent | Sep 07, 2010
If your military recruits get the giggles, they might not be ready to take the reins yet. And that's just the beginning of the Afghan National Army's problems.

Another Slippery Slope in the War on Terrorism?

Bruce Hoffman | Sep 07, 2010
When it comes to the war on terrorism, bold actions have often come back to haunt us. Will the United States ever come to grips with the messy legalities of twenty-first century warfare?

Afghanistan Adopts American Banking Practices

Paul R. Pillar | Sep 03, 2010
Kabul Bank's problems sound awfully familiar. Welcome to the world of high finance, Afghanistan.

No End in Sight

Bruce Hoffman | Aug 31, 2010
We still cringe to think about that "Mission Accomplished" banner seven years ago. Will Americans be lulled this time into believing we won as violence in Iraq rages?

Who's Supposed to be Winning the Hearts and Minds?

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 29, 2010
Karzai is grumbling about U.S. tactics again, even though he wants our forces to stay longer. Search and destroy, anyone?

The Price of False Purity

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 27, 2010

Not So Strange Bedfellows

Bruce Hoffman | Aug 25, 2010
Al-Qaeda: Stronger than Ever?

Contradictions and their Consequences in Afghanistan

Malou Innocent | Aug 25, 2010
Picking winners and losers in Afghanistan is flawed and dangerous. What about giving someone a pony?

Triangulating Today's News

Bruce Hoffman | Aug 24, 2010
Afghan troops can't read, Afghan voters can't vote, but spooks are spying more than ever.

Plodding Ahead Despite Knowing Better

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 23, 2010
We are stuck watching a rerun of reminders from past wars, pushing an emotionally scarred America headlong into another quagmire.

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