New US Plan For Afghanistan Has Long-Term Implications

Phong D. Nguyen
Staff Contributor

(US Army, Creative Commons)

The United States is far from finished in Afghanistan, even as soldiers continue to leave.

Improved Relations Between Civilians And Military Is Critical

Phong D. Nguyen
Staff Contributor

(U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Robert Couse-Baker, Creative Commons)

A disconnect remains between civilians and the military.

Phong D. Nguyen
Staff Contributor

(U.S. Army photo by Spc. Lan Kim, Creative Commons)

Other troops seemed almost an afterthought.

Phong D. Nguyen
Staff Contributor

(The U.S. Army, Creative Commons)

Conventional forces and counterinsurgency is out. Direct action is in.

Phong D. Nguyen
Staff Contributor

(Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Creative Commons)

Is Pakistan serious about fighting terror?

(Calafellvalo, Creative Commons)

An enormous degree of virtual segregation exists in this diverse country.