A U.S. Marine who is an embedded trainer with the Afghan National Army blogs about the impact from his perspective of the prolonged debate over the future military strategy in the region.
All Posts Tagged With: "Marines"
Perspectives
November 5, 2009
A Marine’s thoughts on the open debate over Afghanistan
News Hunt
August 27, 2009
Afghanistan news hunt results
Worldfocus partnered with News Trust to find some of the best journalism on Afghanistan and its second-ever presidential election. Find out how the international media portrayed the election.
Perspectives
August 18, 2009
Securing the vote in volatile northeastern Afghanistan
A U.S. Marine embedded trainer with the Afghan National Army describes the atmosphere in northeastern Afghanistan, a well-known insurgent haven, ahead of national elections.
Interview (video)
August 12, 2009
U.S. launches assault on Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan
United States Marines went on the offensive on Wednesday, launching a major new attack on a Taliban stronghold in the south of Afghanistan. Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies discuss the offensive and the next phase of the war in Afghanistan.
Interview (video)
July 3, 2009
Civilians grow weary as U.S. ramps up battle against Taliban
The U.S. remains on the offensive against the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Marvin Weinbaum of the Middle East Institute discusses the Pakistani and American campaigns against the Taliban and the battle for civilians' hearts and minds.
Interview (video)
July 2, 2009
U.S. launches major new offensive in Afghanistan
Thousands of U.S. marines along with hundreds of Afghan troops launched a major offensive against the Taliban in the southern Afghan province of Helmand. Marvin Weinbaum of the Middle East Institute discusses the strategic importance of the mission.
