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Afghanistan
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October 26, 2014
Blackwater and the Role of Military Contractors
Should the government change the way it uses private security contractors who do jobs soldiers and Marines once did?
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June 2, 2014
Dealing With the Enemy
Is it proper for the United States to swap prisoners with extremist groups given the possibility that the freed inmates could once …
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March 4, 2014
Fighting Afghan Terrorism, Without Troops
If the U.S. and NATO pull all troops out, how can the international community minimize the risk of a terrorist resurgence?
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October 15, 2012
Supporting Pakistanis, Stopping the Taliban
Is there a way to safely support women's rights in Taliban-heavy areas, or is it time to take a tougher stance?
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April 3, 2012
Should the U.S. Leave Afghanistan Now?
With support for the American effort in Afghanistan dropping here and there, why wait until 2014 to leave?
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March 20, 2012
Save a Mind, Draft a Body
The arrest of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales has raised questions about multiple deployments. Would military conscription help alleviate the stress of combat?
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June 23, 2011
How to Spend the ‘Peace Dividend’
If billions are saved on the withdrawal from Afghanistan and Iraq, where will the money go? Where should it go?
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April 25, 2011
The Taliban Jailbreak and Afghanistan’s Future
What does the escape of nearly 500 militants say about the ability of Afghan forces to secure their country?
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December 16, 2010
Obstacles to Leaving Afghanistan
What signs of progress might realistically be expected at this point?
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October 25, 2010
What Does Iran’s Cash Buy in Afghanistan?
Giving bags of money to the Karzai government may be unsubtle, but Tehran's goals are.
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July 26, 2010
The Fallout of the Afghanistan Files
What 92,000 classified documents disclose about the Taliban's strength and American security.
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June 24, 2010
What to Expect From General Petraeus
Will the new commander's leadership style make a difference in Afghanistan, and if so, how much?
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June 22, 2010
Should the ‘Runaway General’ Be Fired?
Do General McChrystal's remarks merely reflect a level of dissent that is not unhealthy?
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November 30, 2009
Obama’s Surge Strategy in Afghanistan
Will 30,000 additional troops be sufficient to curb the insurgency?
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November 2, 2009
U.S. Options and the Karzai Brothers
What are the prospects for reform in the Afghan government?
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October 21, 2009
Is a Fair Election in Afghanistan Possible?
What anti-fraud measures should be taken before the second vote on Nov. 7?
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September 21, 2009
Fending Off Failure in Afghanistan
If more troops are required, how should they be deployed?
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August 6, 2009
When Travelers Take Too Many Risks
Straying too close to the North Korean and Iranian border: Whose fault is that?
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January 26, 2009
How Not to Lose Afghanistan
Will deploying more U.S. troops make a difference in Afghanistan?
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