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Can U.S. Get out of Afghanistan?
The United States faces a number of practical hurdles in getting its forces out of Afghanistan in 2014. But it has found an unlikely ally in its efforts.
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How Russia Plays the Great Game
Russia is playing a careful balancing game in Central Asia – stirring up worries about the U.S. military presence is just part of the game.
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The Strategic Corporal’s Evil Twin
The killing of 16 civilians in Afghanistan this week was a tragedy. But pulling U.S. troops back from the local populace would be a mistake.
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Afghanistan’s Race Against Time
U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan won’t be able to kill their way to victory. But they may be able to choke off the insurgency.
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Enter China’s Security Firms
Chinese private security companies are seeing an opportunity as the U.S. withdraws troops from Iraq and Afghanistan. But plenty of complications await them.
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U.S.-India Ties: Pivot Problems
India has already shown that it is starting to carve out its own path in Asia. But it’s one that could create clashes with the United States.
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Mind Games in Afghanistan
The timing of the leak of last week’s report on interrogations of Taliban members was suspicious. But NATO will have to get used to efforts to sow discord.
