Marja, Afghanistan

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Rethinking war in Afghanistan: Marjah edition

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Paul Wood and Michael Buchanan, both from our partner the BBC, help us look at the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.

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As Marjah battle winds down, forces set sights on Kandahar

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Why the Marjah offensive is a different kind of battle

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Assessing strategy, one week into Marjah offensive

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In Afghanistan, waiting for Gen. McChrystal’s ‘government in a box’

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NATO-led offensive continues in Afghanistan

U.S., U.K. and Afghan forces continue a military assault against Taliban fighters in Marjah, Afghanistan, this morning. Despite wide discussion of plans for the offensive to help limit civilian casualties, two coalition rockets missed their mark, killing 12 civilians on Sunday.

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