The National Security Team, at Work Again on Afghanistan and Pakistan
The President met with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan this morning:
President Barack Obama meets with his national security team on Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Situation Room of the White House. From left, Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Deputy Secretary of [...]
Most combat over in Afghan offensive: US officer - YAHOO!
WASHINGTON (AFP) ? US-led forces have finished major combat operations in Afghanistan’s Marjah region and believe most Taliban fighters are either dead or have blended into the population, a senior officer said Friday. Brigadier General Ben Hodges …
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Official: NATO and Pakistan sharing tactical plans
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment unload an emergency resupply helicopter in an open field in Marjah in Afghanistan’s Helmand province on Friday Feb.
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Fox News Poll: Majority of Americans Think Obama Better at Campaigning Than Governing
As though we really needed a poll to tell us this; after all, we’re reminded of Obama’s ineptitude at governance every time he opens his mouth.
Fox News poll: The consensus among American voters is Barack Obama is better at campaigning for the job than at doing the job.
Looking at the issues, President Obama receives [...]
Operation Moshtarek Underway
The BBC is reporting that Operation Moshtarek has finally launched in Afghanistan's Helmand province. The principle objective will be to seize the city of Marjah, the fortress city owned by the Taliban. Marjah is a key node for Taliban operations and resourcing, so expect the good guys to sweep it, clear it, and hold it [...]
What to do with Afghanistan ?
By Li Hongmei People’s Daily Online For a second time, China says no to the UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown on his suggestion of sending troops to Afghanistan, following his 2008 remarks that China should contribute its troops to the international force that the U.S. and U.K. make up the bulk at the Afghan front [...]
