by Dave McGill
With an ominous reference to the problems surrounding the Afghan campaign, the outgoing deputy commander of the NATO forces , Lt. Gen. Nick Parker, said that military commanders have promised too much when predicting quick successes, such as in the attack on Marja in March. Before retiring as the top commander, General McChrystal [...]

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by Dave McGill
Americans may never fully understand the gap between their culture and that of Islam.
From the official titles of this nation’s military operations, it is clear that the message the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan intend to convey is that the United States is the purveyor of “freedom” to societies that are desperately in [...]

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by Dave McGill
Floods, and now cholera, continue to disrupt the lives of Pakistanis, especially those living near the Indus River bordering the tribal areas along the Afghan border. The UN has announced that 14 million people are affected and the death toll, so far, is about 1,500. There is concern that the crisis is destroying [...]

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by Dave McGill
The Washington Post reported on Thursday that, according to NATO officials, corruption in Afghanistan, including black market activity, amounts to $12.3 billion per year, slightly less than the nation’s GDP. The take includes $2.5 billion in bribes and $1 billion stolen from the Afghan government.

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by Dave McGill
Two American sailors have turned up missing after leaving their post near Kabul yesterday. There is speculation that their departure was unauthorized and the Washington Post has just reported that one was killed and one was captured.

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