As Afghan drawdown continues, question raised over country’s future
U.S. forces are supposed to be out of combat roles in Afghanistan by 2015. As that date marches ever closer, some Afghans are wondering what the future holds for the country’s security, and its economy.
NATO Begins Transfer of Power to Afghan Army in Helmand Province
US led forces in Afghanistan prepare for Helmand offensive
NATO-led offensive continues in Afghanistan
The Marines, Battling in Afghanistan
U.S. Marines and Afghan troops began a major operation in Afghanistan Helmand province. Joining The Takeaway to talk about the mission is Gretchen Peters, former ABC Afghanistan and Pakistan correspondent, and Gordon Mackenzie, a military analyst.
The U.S. military launched one of its largest offensives in recent history in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Joining The Takeaway is Captain William Pelletier, spokesman for the Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan.
In continuing analysis of the new U.S. military offensive against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, The Takeaway is joined by Lawrence Korb, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress and former Assistant Secretary of Defense.
A daring operation took place this week through one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan. Thousands of international troops worked together to deliver a massive hydroelectric turbine to a site in southern Afghanistan.
Afghans fear Taliban resurgence
NATO and Afghan government forces battled the Taliban in southern Afghanistan this week, and Anchor Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Quil Lawrence about how many Afghans are surprised and dismayed by the Taliban’s continued strength.
