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Prof. Aijaz Ahmad on The U.S.- Pakistan Strategic Dialogue
Newsclick Production 31 March 2010
As the the war in Afghanistan continues, the U.S has become dependent on the Pakistani Military for support. Prof. Aijaz Ahmad comments on the latest strategic dialogue between the two countries.
UN Envoy Says Afghan Strategy is Too 'Military-Driven'
Dion Nissenbaum, McClatchy Newspapers, 07 March 2010
Hours before boarding a flight out of Kabul, Norwegian diplomat Kai Eide delivered a final warning Saturday as he wrapped up his two-year tenure as the top United Nations diplomat in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile...
William Rivers Pitt, Truthout Op-Ed, 7 Dec 2009
Ever since President Obama's speech last Tuesday, all media, political and public attention has been focused exclusively on the war in Afghanistan. The president mentioned Iraq a few times in the speech, mostly to blame that situation for the situation in Afghanistan.
Prof. Aijaz Ahmad on Afghan Surge: Regional Implications
Newsclick Production
Senior Political Analyst Prof. Aijaz Ahmad talks about the implications of Obama's Afghan Surge on the surrounding region.
Five U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan
Reuters, 25 September 2009
Five U.S. troops were killed in three separate incidents in southern Afghanistan, the military said on Friday.




