Obama's Afghan Plan Raises Questions
Analysts say proposal to stabilise the country sounds good, but has several potential pitfalls.
28 Jul 08
Analysts say proposal to stabilise the country sounds good, but has several potential pitfalls.
Once the target of extremists, beauty shops are slowly re-opening in the capital.
Remote Afghan province is home to major trading post for heroin destined for Europe and arms for Taleban and other militants.
Recent book fills important gaps in what we know about the mysterious foreign fighters.
Kurds, Turkomans and Arabs criticise recommendations on how to resolve territorial disputes in north.
Analysts see political engagement with insurgents as best prospect for securing peace.