America's Wars in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq: Report
14 December 2010
[pdf], Center for Strategic & International Studies, 10 December 2010
EXCERPT: "The Taliban and Al Qaida have proved resilient and adaptive, and their ability to recover and sustain their operations is still at issue. We still have to learn just how well the Taliban and other insurgents can sustain their operations in the future, and it is not...
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Mullen Meets with Pakistanis ahead of US Strategy Review
14 December 2010
, New York Times, 14 December 2010
EXCERPT: "America's top military officer visited Pakistan's capital on Tuesday, carrying what he called a strong sense of 'strategic impatience' with the government here over its failure to clear insurgents from border safe havens where they prepare lethal attacks against American and allied forces in neighboring Afghanistan. The officer, Adm....
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Prominent, Pro-Taliban Islamic Party Quits Government
14 December 2010
, AFP, 14 December 2010
EXCERPT: "Pakistan's most prominent Islamic politician, a firebrand pro-Taliban cleric, on Tuesday withdrew his party from the coalition government, protesting against the sacking of a cabinet minister. Analysts said the departure of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUIF), which has eight seats in the 342-member national assembly and 22 in the 100-seat Senate, will weaken...
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Richard Holbrooke Dies, Leaves a Void in US "Af-Pak" Policy
14 December 2010
A Void in "Af-Pak" Policy, Council on Foreign Relations, 14 December 2010
EXCERPT: "The death of Richard Holbrooke, U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan since 2009, following surgery to repair a ruptured aorta, could have a significant impact (WashPost) on the Obama administration's efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Holbrooke directed the administration's civilian efforts in Afghanistan and...
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