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SPECIAL REPORT
The Afghanistan War
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Analysis: It's a Mistake to Cancel Midnight Dinners for Marines in Afghanistan
June 3 Meals win wars.
How the Afghan Conflict Will Be Decided
May 16 More U.S. casualties reaffirm Obama’s rush to rely on the Afghan army. Can they handle it?
NATO’s Plan for Afghanistan Post-2014: A ‘Stable Instability’
May 13 U.S., allies are talking about commitments through 2018 and beyond, says top commander.
Afghans May Not Be Ready to Take Over Security
May 3 A special inspector general's report finds that as U.S. forces head for the exits, the Pentagon has not met its goal for enlarging the Afghan security force.
The CIA Gave Karzai Bags Full of Cash for Over a Decade
April 29 NY Times describes suitcases, backpacks and even plastic grocery bags full of cash.
Botched Attack Kills State Department Employee in Afghanistan
April 8 Anne Smedinghoff, 25, is the first State official who has been killed there since the war begun.
From a Bloody Battle in Afghanistan to the Pitchers Mound at Nationals Park
April 1 Medal of Honor recipient throws the ceremonial first pitch.
Have Americans Forgotten Afghanistan?
March 25 As the U.S. grapples with sequestration, the economy, and other policy battles, the war has fallen (even farther) from view.
John Kerry's Surprise Tour Takes Him to Afghanistan to Smooth Things Over
March 25 Secretary of State Kerry made another unannounced visit to a country in the Middle East.
Chuck Hagel's First Afghanistan Trip Got Off to a Scary Start
March 11 Two separate suicide bomb attacks greeted the newly confirmed Defense Secretary.
Analysis: How Obama Fumbled Afghanistan
March 6 A new account by Richard Holbrooke's deputy hits the president hard on foreign policy.
Afghanistan Just Banned U.S. Troops from an Entire Province
February 25 Afghanistan's National Security Council ordered all NATO and American troops out of the Wardak Province following allegations that American Special Operations forces tortured and murdered locals.
Fewer Afghan Civilians Are Being Killed, But Drone Deaths Are On The Rise
February 19 U.N. report calls for a review of the drone strike policy, specifically the criteria that are used to establish the threat of certain targets.
Afghan forces likely won’t be ready when U.S. troops leave
November 1, 2012 IG gives reasons for concern about viability of transition in 2014.
Joint U.S.-Afghan operations resuming
September 28, 2012 Initial ban came after a sharp increase in insider attacks.
In Afghanistan, an increase in 'Green-on-Blue' killings
August 17, 2012 With the deaths of two U.S. troops on Friday, the Pentagon is investigating the trend of Afghan security forces killing Americans.
Three Americans killed by gunman in Afghan army uniform
August 10, 2012 This is the third such attack on coalition forces this week.
Congressional intelligence leaders say Taliban is stronger
May 7, 2012 President Obama argues the United States has broken the organization's momentum.
Taliban announces 'spring offensive'
May 2, 2012 Annual campaign comes on the heels of President Obama's surprise visit to Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Afghan forces to lead special operations under new agreement
April 9, 2012 Deal gives the Afghan military more control over controversial night raids
