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World News // 9 years ago

Former Islamic warlord Sayyaf announces bid for Afghan presidency

Abdul Rasoul Sayyaf, a former Islamic commander who brought al-Qaida leaders to Afghanistan, has registered to run for president, officials said.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Does the Taliban need a diplomatic voice?

Giving the Taliban diplomatic influence is a much-needed step in political reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan, a U.S. foreign policy expert said.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Outlook dim for peace jirga, scholars say

Reintegration and reconciliation talks planned for Afghan insurgents may produce few near-term gains because the Taliban feel victorious, U.S. scholars say.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Political reform key to Afghan success

Government reform in Afghanistan led by President Hamid Karzai is necessary for the international mission to succeed, a U.S. defense analyst said.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Government reform key to Afghanistan effort

The effort to bring security to Afghanistan depends more on building an effective government than defeating the insurgency, analysts say.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Obama strategy a 'reasonable compromise'

The strategy to draw down U.S. military forces in Iraq while building troop strength in Afghanistan is a "reasonable compromise," an analyst said.

Special Reports // 1 decade ago

Cease-fires aid force transition in Iraq

U.S. military operations in Iraq are still needed, but the mission has shifted from fighting wars to keeping the peace, regional analysts said.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Britain faces violent withdrawal from Iraq

British forces in Iraq face a humiliating retreat and a hard fight when it comes time to withdraw from Iraq, says a U.S. adviser.

Top News // 1 decade ago

U.S. Embassy in Iraq raises questions

U.S. planners say the controversial new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad may not be adequately secure for a heightened civil war in Iraq.

Top News // 1 decade ago

Maliki: U.S. surge prevented civil war

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said the surge of U.S. forces that began arriving in February staved off a civil war in his country.

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There's going to be a very high degree of accountability imposed by the secretary of defense over outcomes in this theater
Accountability and the McChrystal appointment; Kurds plan strategy meeting on regional ambitions May 13, 2009

If I had to put a number to it, maybe it's a 1-in-10, maybe it's a 1-in-5 long shot if we play our cards right. There's no question that this is likelier to fail than succeed at this point
Maliki: U.S. surge prevented civil war May 30, 2007

We've developed a reputation for coming in, whipping through and then leaving
Iraq security stations hampered by trust Mar 20, 2007

Over the next 12 to 15 months, among the things you absolutely, positively have to do is persuade a skeptical American public that this can work, that you have a plan and a strategy that is feasible
Obama needs Afghan war progress soon Aug 30, 2009