Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The War in Afghanistan: What Should American Policy Be? [Pdf]
Article on American policy and the war in Afghanistan in which students read background history and assert an informed opinion about what they think the U.S. role in Afghanistan should be. Small group work and questions for writing and...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Costs of War
Learning module with scholars online video and readings with which to explore the human, economic, social, and political costs of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Obama's War
A detailed report of the war in Afghanistan put together in 2009. Insight into the approach and progress of President Obama's administration. Interviews with top officials, map, chronology are provided.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Leaked Military Documents Create Controversy Over Role of Press
When confidential information about the US war in Afghanistan was leaked many government officials, as well as others, worried if it was an overstretch of power by the press.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Obama's Cairo Speech Calls for New Beginning With Muslim World
President Obama gave a speech in Cairo, Egypt to the Muslim world asking for more acceptance and peaceful relations between the regions. (June 4, 2009)
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: General David H. Petraeus, Usa
Biography of Army General David Petraeus examines his life and career as an expert military leader and mastermind of counterinsugency in Iraq and Afghanistan.
PBS
Pbs Newshour: Withdrawal of Us Troops From Afghanistan Hangs Over Karzai Visit
An account of the events leading up to the Washington meeting between President Obama and President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan in May 2010. A top issue for discussion will be President Obama's deadline of July 2011 to start withdrawing...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: The United States in Afghanistan: Analyzing Political Cartoons
Using videos, handouts, and online resources, students explore viewpoints on the U.S. presence in Afghanistan, interpret political cartoons and place them in the context of a political discussion about Afghanistan, and identify the...
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: u.s. Policy in Afghanistan
In this two-part lesson using video, handouts, charts, and online news sources, students will consider three options for U.S. policy in Afghanistan and then articulate their own views on the issue. Note: The videos do not load in...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: In Afghanistan, a Time to Debate and Decide
The 2009 presidential elections in Afghanistan were important to both the Afghanis as well as the United States and allied forces fighting in Afghanistan. (August 3, 2009)
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Afghanistan
This National Public Radio page is constantly updated with the most recent NPR stories related to the war in Afghanistan providing an up to date and comprehensive archive. Material from Morning Edition and All Things Considered is...
CNN
Cnn: War in Afghanistan
This CNN site provides comprehensive coverage of the war in Afghanistan with daily updates on the most recent news and events, and links to dozens of related stories on Afghanistan.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan
Background notes and map of Afghanistan comprise the front page. See menu items for further information such as reports from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, US aid in Afghanistan, NATO in Afghanistan, and notes on Rebuilding Afghanistan.
USA Today
Usa Today: Report: More u.s. Troops Needed in Afghanistan
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, reported that the situation in Afghanistan is growing worse and without more troops, the U.S. risks failure in this war.(9/21/2009)
BBC
Bbc News: Karzai Ends Us Visit With Promises to Deliver
A review of the May 1010 Washington meeting between President Obama and Afghan President Karzai. The consensus was that both men were positive and both agreed to make things happen in Afghanistan. Concerns were voiced if there would...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: For Afghanistan, a New Us Transition Strategy
The Obama administration is changing its strategy and timetable for US troops in Afghanistan. Caught between the desire of Karzai for limited American military role and the fear of not being able to fulfill the goal of subduing Taliban...
CNN
Cnn: Obama Approves Afghanistan Troop Increase
This article discusses the decision by President Obama to deploy another 17,000 troops to Afghanistan as a means to "to stabilize a deteriorating situation". (18 February 2009)