Gen. McChrystal: 40,000 More Troops the ‘Minimum’ Needed in Afghanistan | As questions mount, general remains committed to escalation
Opposition Grows as US Aid Bill Comes Under Debate in Pakistan’s Parliament
Opposition Grows as US Aid Bill Comes Under Debate in Pakistan’s Parliament | Pakistani envoy under fire for role in bill’s language
Obama Open to Taliban Involvement in Afghan Politics
Obama Open to Taliban Involvement in Afghan Politics | Is administration finally coming to terms with inability to beat Taliban?
Report: Obama Rules Out ‘Biden Option’ on Afghanistan
Report: Obama Rules Out ‘Biden Option’ on Afghanistan | Seeks to reassure Congress that Afghan focus won’t narrow
Pakistani Army Slams ‘Insulting’ US Aid Bill
Pakistanis Slam ‘Insulting’ US Aid Bill | Military joins growing chorus of opposition to Kerry-Lugar Bill
US Senators Threaten New Sanctions Against Iran
US Senators Threaten New Sanctions Against Iran | Officials downplay last week’s talks
Senate Passes $636 Billion Military Bill
Senate Passes $636 Billion Military Bill | Bill includes $128.2 billion for wars
Vast Majority of Americans Doubt Afghan War Will Ever End
Vast Majority of Americans Doubt Afghan War Will Ever End | Comments from administration support general consensus
Republicans Back Obama’s Afghan Escalation
Republicans Back Obama’s Afghan Escalation | Obama vows not to reduce troops
Obama to Afghan, Pakistani Govts: Occupation Will Continue
Obama to Afghan, Pakistani Govts: Occupation Will Continue | Delay on escalation leads to questions about Obama’s enthusiasm for endless war