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War on Terrorism :: Specific Conflicts
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War Prevents Us from Learning the Truth - Commentary on the media politics of the American and British military. The Observer, UK.
A Fairy Tale at Christmas - Coverage of the war in Afghanistan has played down the civilian deaths and 4 million refugees, to make audiences believe in a straightforward moral narrative, says the Guardian.
Analysis: The Military Lessons - The peculiar features of the Afghan campaign are evaluated for future struggles by Jonathan Marcus, BBC defence correspondent.
Meta Description: [ BBC defence analyst Jonathan Marcus explains how military strategies will have been influenced by the Afghanistan campaign. ]
Commander Sees at Least Another Year in Afghanistan - The commander of American troops expects to need at least one more year to complete the mission, namely to crush the remnants of Al Qaeda and Taliban, and build the foundations of an Afghan national army. New York Times, US (free registration required).
Cursor: Archivistan - A collection of Marc Herolds commentary on the US bombings and political developments.
Dawn Raids Stoke Fires of Resentment - Rory McCarthy reports on mounting anger of Afghan citizens at the US military presence. The Guardian, UK.
Islam Online: The World In Crisis - Afghanistan and Beyond - Analysis and commentary focusing on the muslim standpoint, with transcripts of chats and discussion forum. UK.
Murder, Incorporated - Comment on the US military by Chris Floyd. Counterpunch, US.
Meta Description: [ America's Best Political Newsletter. ]
No Military Solution to Terrorism - Richard Norton-Taylor discusses the ongoing bombing in Afghanistan. The Guardian, UK.
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Pilger: This War is a Fraud - Article by John Pilger in the Mirror saying that after three weeks' bombing, not a single terrorist implicated in the attacks on America has been caught or killed in Afghanistan.
Meta Description: [ Read legendary foreign correspondent John Pilger's article that sparked debate around the world... - Mirror.co.uk ]
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Sp!ked-Politics: After 11 September - A collection of articles discussing the rights and wrongs of the attack on Afghanistan.
Meta Description: [ It's politics, Jim, but not as we know it. In a UK election where nobody wants to talk about politics, spiked-politics asks the questions politicians and their friendly critics want to avoid. ]
This Futile Campaign - Madeleine Bunting discusses the effects of the western intervention on the life of Afghans and on terrorism. The Guardian, UK.
U.S. Challenged To Define Role In Afghanistan - Susan B. Glasser reports on the situation of US military in the country and discusses the need of a strategy change. Washington Post, US.
US, Beware the Consequences in Afghanistan - In the Christian Science Monitor, Edward Girardet finds US attacks on Afghanistan counterproductive and argues for a peace settlement and massive reconstruction.
Meta Description: [ The US attacks on Afghanistan are counterproductive. Instead, we need a regional peace settlement and massive, careful reconstruction. ]
When Uncle Sam Meets 'Stan - Jason Burke reports on the daily life at Bagram Air Base. The Observer, UK.
ZNet Talking Point: The War In Afghanistan - 47 Questions and Answers, and additional links for further Information. By Michael Albert and Stephen R. Shalom.
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