Viewpoints: Afghanistan's women have much to lose Nov 11, 2009
Their stories reflect the recent tragic history of Afghanistan. One typical story: 18-year-old Mariam was an Afghan refugee in Iran (where millions of Afghans fled during the Taliban years). (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
History holds the key to success in Afghanistan Oct 19, 2009
As the Obama administration begins to reassess the war in Afghanistan, now is the time to reflect on the history of Afghanistan to get a better understanding of our mission and the keys to success. A deep debate is underway within the administration about the decision to increase the amount of troops in Afghanistan. (Daily Orange, NY)
2 U.S. Troops Killed by Afghan Policeman Oct 4, 2009
"This defense can be used in any trials the returning soldiers might face, and stands a better chance of preserving their lives than being forced to continue committing crimes against humanity, and being captured in the act.Even if petition is denied, I would posit that even Leavenworth is better than dead.Now since you are so quick to quote law, where does law say that the Taliban are our enemy, what is your accusation against them? Under what law do we presume to topple them from government,... (CBS News)
In Afghanistan, downsize Sep 22, 2009
The invaders should study the history of Afghanistan, Omar said in a message marking the end of Ramadan, reported the Financial Times. The more the enemy resorts to increasing forces, the more they will face an unequivocal defeat. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
No more troops to Afghanistan Sep 22, 2009
The history of Afghanistan suggests that we are not equipped to make over the country to our liking, and the history of the United States suggests that Americans give up these efforts sooner rather than later. King Henry had technology on his side at Agincourt. (Boston Globe)
Taliban leader Omar says foreign troops face defeat... Sep 20, 2009
"The invaders should study the history of Afghanistan from the time of the aggression of Alexander, to the Ganges of the yore and to this very day and should receive lesson from it," the English version of the statement said. While public opinion in the US and Britain turns against deployment in Afghanistan, political and military leaders remain committed to eradicating the Taliban, and the US is expected to boost troop numbers in coming months. (The Drudge Report)
Karzai calls on Taliban to join peace process Sep 20, 2009
Taliban exclusive top commander Mullah Mohammad Omar in a statement issued Saturday on the eve of Eid al-Fitr said despite the surge of international troops, western countries should look up the history of Afghanistan as a tomb for invaders and they would face defeated eventually. Editor: Anne Tang. (Xinhuanet, China)
Taliban: the west to achieve nothing in Afghanistan Sep 20, 2009
"The invaders should study the history of Afghanistan," said Taliban top leader Omar in a statement ... KABUL, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- Taliban exclusive top commander Mullah Mohammad Omar in a statement issued on the eve of Eid al-Fitr said despite the surge of international troops, western countries should look up the history of Afghanistan as a tomb for invaders and they would face defeated eventually ... "The invaders should study the history of Afghanistan from the time of the aggression of the... (Xinhuanet, China)
A curtain call for the domino theory? Sep 8, 2009
If the recent history of Afghanistan suggests anything, it is that the country threatens the regional peace so long as it remains fractured internally. It both invites and channels the rivalries of outsiders. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Newsweek: Election largely anticlimactic Aug 21, 2009
just study the history of Afghanistan and its culture. the western democracy simply doesn't work there. (MSNBC -- International)
Column: The face of war Jul 27, 2009
I know enough about the politics and history of Afghanistan to fear our military involvement. A British force of 16,000 was massacred in the Afghan mountains in 1842. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Film on history of Afghanistan to be shown at city library Jul 9, 2009
P/SUNNY Thursday July 9, 2009. Today's most viewed articles. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
‘Invisible History’ offers a conspiracy-laden look at Afghanistan Jun 30, 2009
Still, the coauthors do just that, wedging the history of Afghanistan and US involvement there into a tidy ideological framework. The problem is that Afghanistan is too messy a place to fit. (Boston Globe)
Millions of Afghans face food shortages amid drought - aid groups Mar 25, 2009
Poverty and conflict dominate the recent history of Afghanistan. The majority of poor Afghans have seen limited change in their villages since 2001 with consecutive years of drought leading to a significant impoverishment of the poorest families. (AlertNet)
World Watch: Afghanistan A "Graveyard For Foreigners" Feb 20, 2009
"The history of Afghanistan will never take a full U-turn, and we are not used to being defeated by foreigners. For a hundred years, Afghanistan has remained a graveyard for foreigners. There's no way for it to suddenly become a land of victory for the U.S. It never can happen, and history won't be changed in this century either."Read More Posts In Share & Save: Comments. Now you're in the public comment zone. (CBS News -- World)
Letters to the Editor Feb 20, 2009
Even a brief review of the history of Afghanistan and our past involvement in Asia makes it clear that a military victory will never be possible. Increasing US military force is a mistake that this visionary president must not make. (Christian Science Monitor)
