Truthout
Afghanistan
Military Contractors Belie Myth of US Leaving Afghanistan and Iraq
If the presence of private military contractors in Afghanistan and Iraq is obscured, how is the public supposed to know if we are truly “out?”
Pentagon Can’t Account for $1 Billion in Afghanistan Emergency Reconstruction Aid
The amount is 60 percent of all such spending under an emergency program.
The Real Afghan War: How a Fantasy Conflict Created Disaster in Afghanistan
How do you fight a war without an adversary?
The Great Game in Afghanistan: The US Is Losing Out
A new chapter could unfold in war-torn Afghanistan in which the Chinese role would only grow, while the US role declines.
Afghanistan’s Economic Recovery: A New Horizon for South-South Partnerships?
“Our goal is to become a transit country for transport, power transmissions, gas pipelines and fiber optics,” said Afghanistan's president.
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Shaker Aamer: Hostage to the Special Relationship
Guantanamo prisoner Shaker Aamer is a pawn in the power games of others.
Endless War: As US Strikes Tikrit and Delays Afghan Pullout, “War on Terror” Toll Tops 1.3 Million
The US begins bombing the Iraqi city of Tikrit.
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On March 21, Be in Washington, Be in the Street
A rally at the White House will protest ongoing US military intervention in the Middle East, which is expected to cause the deaths and displacement of millions.
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In Praise of Buffer States
Buffer states keep armies apart and allow important regional countries to trade in peace.
Top Secret List Shows McChrystal Halting Night Raids After Controversy
Documents show Gen. McChrystal admitted night raids in Afghanistan “come at a steep cost in terms of perceptions of the Afghan People.”