Afghanistan
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Canada's Commitment to Rebuild Afghanistan
By: Lynda Allison
In October 2001, Canada made a commitment to help rebuild Afghanistan. Eight years later, Canadians debate their ongoing involvement. more...
By: Curt Guillory
President Obama's never ending number of irons in the fire keep getting hotter. The war in Afghanistan is now at the forefront and tough decisions must be made. more...
Canada Urged to Stay in Afghanistan
By: Rupert Taylor
In March 2008, Parliament set an end date to Canada's military engagement in Afghanistan of 2011; now Canada is facing pressure to extend its commitment. more...
Afghan-American Arrested for Question Mark
By: Anna Reitman
In a phone interview from Kabul on July 23, 2009, Mr. Mohammad Osman discusses his arrest, the motives behind his "question mark" campaign, and hopes for the country. more...
Women's Rights Abused in Afghanistan
By: Rupert Taylor
Women in Afghanistan endure a level of suppression that most Westerners find offensive. more...
New Afghan Law Restricts Women's Rights
By: Carey Hogg
A new Afghani law severely limits the mobility and basic human rights of the county's minority Shi'a women, harkening back to Taliban-era policies on women's rights. more...
Understanding Who Are the Taliban
While the media reports about the Taliban or al-Qaeda fighting US and NATO troops in Afghanistan, there is a general lack of understanding of exactly who are the Taliban more...
Applying the Iraqi Surge Strategy to Afghanistan
Barack Obama and the US military have been advocating a troop "surge" strategy for Afghanistan as a solution to the war. A solution which poses serious risks. more...
The Bookseller of Kabul - Asne Seierstad
War correspondent Asne Seierstad describes life in Kabul Afghanistan. more...
How to Bring Peace to Afghanistan
A new non-military solution needs to be found so that peace can be achieved in Afghanistan. A solution that involves the Taliban and all the countries in the region. more...
Doing Good and Finding Hope in Afghanistan
By: Jennifer Huber
Escalating violence is reported daily from Afghanistan but Afghans4Tomorrow and Aschiana are organizations helping children find hope in a war-torn country. more...
The Petraeus Strategy in Afghanistan
By: Greg Reeson
As General Petraeus assumes control of Central Command, his responsibility will expand from an Iraq focus to include the fight against a resurgent Taliban in Afghanistan. more...
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