President Barack Obama’s top advisers are depicted in a new book as arguing over much of the past 20 months about policy and turf, with some top members of his national security team doubting the president’s strategy in Afghanistan will work.
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September 11, 2010 12:54
Interview with Claudia Rosett of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
When you think of what America accomplished in Iraq—which was enormous—and the sacrifices were made—which were huge—it was just a strange speech. My impression—how to sum this up?—was, this President doesn’t—he’s sitting at that desk, with its huge symbolism and responsibilities—he doesn’t understand what his job is really all about!
September 9, 2010 04:57
Karzai says troop withdrawal date gave Taliban ‘morale boost’
Taliban leader Mullah Omar says his fighters are winning the war in Afghanistan and that the Nato-led campaign has been “a complete failure”.
September 7, 2010 04:09
Were lives ever in danger from burning bibles?
The top US commander in Afghanistan has warned that troops’ lives will be in danger if an American church sticks to its plan to burn copies of the Koran.
September 2, 2010 06:34
Obama’s ‘Come Home America’ Speech
Telegraphing to the world that America is no longer a dependable ally is the worst possible message a president can send.
September 1, 2010 05:11
Congressman John Boehner on national security
House Republican Leader John Boehner’s (R-OH) address on national security, set to in Milwaukee, WI at the 92nd American Legion National Convention, prior to President Obama’s Oval Office Address to the Nation on Iraq.
August 31, 2010 04:06
Afghan roadside bomb kills four US soldiers
A roadside bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan has killed four US soldiers, Nato said.
August 28, 2010 08:03
Taliban attack Nato bases in Afghanistan’s Khost area
Taliban insurgents wearing US military uniforms have attacked two coalition bases in eastern Afghanistan, Nato forces say.
August 26, 2010 06:35
Letter from a Soldier – why we’re losing
“We’ve been playing the great game in Afghanistan for nine years now. After spending the time here that I have, I’m certain we will be nowhere close to pulling out by July 2011. At best, we probably have another five years here. The main reason is … our military is a superior killing force, and that is not what is called for here.”
August 24, 2010 09:52
U.S. government funds mosque renovation and rehabilitation around the world
While much attention has been focused on questions surrounding the Ground Zero mosque and the appropriateness of the State Department funding Ground Zero mosque imam Feisal Abdul Rauf’s trip to the Middle East, little attention has been given to the fact that U.S. taxpayer money is funding mosque development around the world.
