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Latest on Marja Offensive & Why American Approval Numbers May Be Up

Latest on Marja Offensive & Why American Approval Numbers May Be Up

It is now the 10th day of what Gen. Petraeus called the ‘initial salvo’ of the mission in the former (can we call it that?) Taliban stronghold in Helmand Province. The fighting has been been fierce, yet sporadic, as reports of American soldier, Afghan army, and civilian deaths slowly roll in (Here’s a video of […]

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Marja Offensive in Photos

Marja Offensive in Photos

Foreign Policy Magazine has produced some memorable photos documenting the Marja offensive: Check out more here.

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Operation Moshtarak: This is just the beginning

Operation Moshtarak: This is just the beginning

In what will surely go down as one of the most important moves made possible by the American troop surge and shift to Gen. McChrystal’s COIN/Special Operations strategy, thousands of American, British soldiers, partnered with thousands more Afghan troops, are as we speak attempting to dislodge the Taliban from one of their strongest home bases […]

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