Taliban Establish Rival Government in Nuristan

Taliban Establish Rival Government in Nuristan | After US pullout, Taliban appoints officials

Diplomats: Iran’s Qom Faciltiy Construction Began in 2002

Diplomats: Iran’s Qom Faciltiy Construction Began in 2002 | Long, winding road to creation of second enrichment facility

At Least 17 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in South Waziristan

At Least 17 Pakistani Soldiers Killed in South Waziristan | Fierce fighting marks deadliest day since offensive began

US Moves to Seize Four Mosques, Claiming Secret Iranian Control

US Moves to Seize Four Mosques, Claiming Secret Iranian Control | Taking over Shi’ite mosques ‘a blow to Iran’

Report: Obama Wants ‘Revised’ Afghan Options

Report: Obama Wants ‘Revised’ Afghan Options | Following Eikenberry dissent, is Obama starting to wonder about exit strategy too?

Diplomats: Iran Not Expanding Enrichment Program

Diplomats: Iran Not Expanding Enrichment Program | Nearly half of Natanz centrifuges remain idle

Former Ambassador Galbraith’s Kurdistan Millions

Former Ambassador Galbraith’s Kurdistan Millions | Months after ouster from Afghanistan position, Galbraith lands on his feet

US Signs Military Pact with Yemen

US Signs Military Pact with Yemen | Iran slams anti-rebel offensive against northern region

Syrian Envoy Dismisses Iraq Insurgency Accusations

Syrian Envoy Dismisses Iraq Insurgency Accusations | Gen. Odierno expressed concern of Syria’s role in Iraq and Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Civilians Pay Heavy Price for Military’s Offensive

Pakistan’s Civilians Pay Heavy Price for Military’s Offensive | Growing frustration over ‘unending war’