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All items tagged US troopsOpen Think Tank ArticlesJanuary 7, 2009 | What Should be the Priorities in Afghanistan in 2009? Vote HereFrom the Editorial Team: During 2008 Afghanistan was among the most explosive political issues. The unstable state of the country will continue to affect the whole region. What are your recommendations for 2009? What is the most urgent action that needs to be taken in Afghanistan this year? ... MoreGlobal Must Read ArticlesAugust 17, 2009 | Where the Taliban Strength Is RootedUS stabilization plans for Afghanistan miss the main reason for the ongoing Talib insurgency, ethnic conflicts. ++ The largest ethnic group, the Pashtun tribe, support the Taliban because their rivals, the Tajiks, have all the political power. ++ “‘They get the dollars, and we get the bullets,’ is the common refrain among Pashtuns critical of the government.” ++ To achieve ... MoreAugust 13, 2008 | US Withdrawal in Sight for IraqBaghdad and Washington have set a tentative time limit for the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq in 2010-2011. ++ Both sides agreed to uphold a “declaration of intent,” which was signed last year. ++ Tensions are high over the new election law, as voting is expected to redistribute power in Iraq’s provinces. ++ If the legislation is belated, it would mean postponing elections until next year. ++ ... MoreJuly 16, 2008 | Afghans Want a Peace Deal, not ForceEven if the international military presence has been expanding rapidly in Afghanistan, the country recently experienced one of its bloodiest weeks. ++ A suicide bomber struck the Indian embassy in the capital and killed 41 people. ++ US forces bombed a wedding party causing the death of 47 civilians. ++ The issue of civilian deaths has crystallised anger towards the international community. ++ ... More |
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