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Pakistan's Shortcomings As U.S. Ally Highlighted By WikiLeaks

Philadelphia Inquirer | Posted 05.25.2011

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The recent release of more than 90,000 documents by WikiLeaks raises the question of whether President Obama, like his predecessor, is also being play...

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Pro-Afghan War Officials Play Up Taliban-al Qaida Ties: Analysis

Inter Press Service | Posted 05.25.2011

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By Gareth Porter WASHINGTON, Oct 13 (IPS) - U.S. national security officials, concerned that President Barack Obama might be abandoning the strateg...

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McChrystal: No Major Al-Qaeda Signs In Afghanistan

AP | MIKE CORDER | Posted 05.25.2011

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The top commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan said Friday he sees no signs of a major al-Qaida pres...

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Taliban Not Likely To Host Terrorist Groups: Analysis

Foreign Affairs | Posted 05.25.2011

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George W. Bush led the United States into war in Iraq on the grounds that Saddam Hussein might give his country's nonexistent weapons of mass destruct...

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Sharif Eyed By U.S. As Partner In Pakistan

nytimes.com | JANE PERLEZ | Posted 05.25.2011

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LAHORE, Pakistan -- The opposition leader, Nawaz Sharif, sealed his place as the most popular politician in Pakistan this month when he defied his hou...

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Obama Must Isolate Al-Qaeda By Negotiating With Taliban: Analyst

Virginia M. Moncrieff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Virginia M. Moncrieff

The US and NATO have to rethink their military strategies on Afghanistan. And rather than using might, they will have to negotiate with terrorists. Will Obama be able to do that?

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