Word: afghanization
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...terrorism-related charges, a clearer picture is emerging of what the FBI says was a plot to bomb civilian targets in the U.S. Indeed, officials now say this may have been the most dangerous terrorist plot since 9/11. Many of the details revealed in court documents are chilling. The Afghan-born Zazi, who has denied the charges, is accused of buying ingredients for making bombs and of "cooking" an explosive mixture at a motel in Colorado. (Read how the Zazi case may help U.S. intelligence...
...leadership crisis in Kabul casts a long shadow over plans to build up the Afghan military and police in order to allow the U.S. and its NATO allies to draw down troop levels. Foreign trainers admit privately that for the next few years, the Afghan security forces are woefully ill prepared to cope with the rising Taliban insurgency. For a monthly salary of $150, the loyalty of an Afghan cop will only go so far when his outpost at some bleak crossroads is ambushed by the Taliban. And while the Taliban forces are often highly motivated, there...
...forsaken him over the election debacle. As he tries to mend ties with the American public through a barrage of TV interviews, a more chastened, statesmanlike Karzai has emerged. It won't take long to discover whether this transformation is genuine or another piece of theater from the dapper Afghan President. For Obama, it may be worth the wait to find...
...into Afghanistan. At the time what was said and the measures takes were different than what is said and done now. At the time, it was supposed to be one of the intentions to contend terrorism not for a group of people to come and basically rule over the Afghan nation. The deal was come and go, not come and stay...
...think we still want to go. We think the sooner that this happens it will benefit everyone. We think that at the end of the day we have to assist the Afghan people resolve their own problems and issues. So, the work and assistance we can give over Afghanistan is just say that these policies are wrong, that's a big help, and then help decide on the right course of action. You all know quite well that the situation in Afghanistan right now is far worse than it was eight years ago. So increasing the number of troops does...