CNN
Cnn: General Tom Franks
This article examines the role of General Tommy Franks in the War in Iraq. (October 24, 2001)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Nato's Role in Afghanistan
NATO took command of the International Security Assistance Force, ISAF, in 2003. It's mission was originally limited to Kabul, but has expanded its role to the whole of Afghanistan. Its main objective is to assist the Afghan government...
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...
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.
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)
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Nato: Keeping the Peace in Afghanistan
A look at the necessary conditions to exist in order for NATO to be successfully able to keep the peace in Afghanistan.(October 17, 2003)
Other
Stars and Stripes: Soldiers in Afghanistan Find Success, Safety on Foot
In this article, Captain Kirby Jones of the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment's Company B, explains why Company B has almost completely abandoned vehicles for safety on foot. (5 March 2010)
NBC
Msnbc: Obama Unveils New Afghan Pak Policy
This March 27, 2009 report from MSNBC describes the Obama Administration's new policies for the ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. It also includes reaction from both Democratic and Republican congressional leaders. (March,...
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...
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)