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Live Coverage of Taliban Attacks Banned By Afghanistan

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Daniel

While there has been a draw-down in Marjah, changes are beginning to take shape. One major change is that Afghanistan has banned live coverage of the Taliban attacks, saying that it enables the enemy. This has been a source of … Continue reading →

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Strategic Withdrawl; An Enabled Enemy

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Daniel

In the current age of information, both the internet and 24/7 news agencies have created an open window into the policies and strategies of the American way. This has been very detrimental to the strategy of advancing in places like … Continue reading →

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President Obama Afghanistan Address Transcript

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Daniel

Text of President Obama’s speech on Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2009, as provided by the White House – LATimes Good evening. To the United States Corps of Cadets, to the men and women of our armed services, and to my fellow … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Afghanistan Strategy Announcement

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Daniel

President Obama has stated that he will announce his strategy for Afghanistan on December 1, which will be addressed at West Point. It has been reported on that he will likely announce a troop increase between 30,000 and 35,ooo. While … Continue reading →

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Obama Rejects Proposed Strategies for Afghanistan

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Daniel

Nov 11 has now come and gone, and so have all the proposals for action in Afghanistan. The hand-picked general submitted his assessment, which itself brought a good deal of controversy. However, General McChrystal was put on hold for Olympic … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan Awaits Tee Time Decision

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Daniel

Almost two months ago, General McChrystal submitted his assessment on the situation in Afghanistan along with some requests. His most debated request being a surge of troops in upwards of 40,000. Still without a decision, President Obama has yet to … Continue reading →

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