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‘Civilian surge’ to help Afghanistan
As training for 36 officials begins in the US, questions about political goals remain
Editorial Comment: Karzai now needs to move to deeds
Afghanistan is still largely a feudal society hostile to any form of central government. One facet of feudalism, however, is that it implies a two-way contract
Karzai sets date for Nato pull-out
Hamid Karzai opened his second term as Afghan president by saying his country’s National Army should take the lead in tackling security issues in unstable parts of the country within three years
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‘Civilian surge’ to help Afghanistan
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Brown seeks timetable for Afghan pull-out
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US military supplier accused of prices fraud
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Move comes after Clinton warning
Afghanistan dance
Torrent of leaks reveals US policy at sixes and sevens
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Obama faces most questions on Afghanistan
High costs to get Nato supplies past Taliban
Contractors face banditry in Khyber Pass
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US military convoy targeted in attack
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