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 News Hour Extra: Afghanistan at Dangerous New Crossroads
Current status in Afghanistan? According to a new report by the top U.S. commander, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the situation there is deteriorating even though almost eight years have passed since American and NATO forces invaded the...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Afghanistan's Economy and Opium Trade
This comprehensive article looks at Afghanistan's economy and the impact of opium to the country. (3 October 2006)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan: International Religious Freedom Report
Essay on the status of religious freedom in Afghanistan as of 2001. The repression practiced by the Taliban is described in detail. A note at the end explains that the most up-to-date information is not available as there has been no...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Afghan War Takes Toll of Civilians
Read and learn about the toll that the war in Afghanistan has taken on the civilian population. (21 August 2009)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Ex State Dept Official Explains Exit Over Afghan War Strategy
Read about why one American official has resigned in protest to America's occupation in Afghanistan. (29 October 2009)
Other
Isw: Key Facts on Afghanistan
Listed are key facts on the war in Afghanistan that include strategic options, counterinsurgency, and information on the Afghan National Security Forces.(28 October 2009)
BBC
Bbc: Life in Afghanistan
The BBC highlights the Afghan society that continues to suffer from insurgency and refugee problems. Article discusses health, society, education, economy, and politics. (14 August 2009)
CNN
Cnn: u.s. Losing War in Afghanistan, Mc Cain Says
In this article, Arizona senator John McCain states, "When you aren't winning in this kind of war, you are losing". He makes several recommendations on what the United States needs to to in order to prevent increased violence in...