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09.12.2008, 22:05

U.S. to switch from Iraq to Afghanistan

Despite his positioning as a ‘peace candidate’, even during the presidential campaign US president-elect Barack Obama called for redirecting forces from Iraq to Afghanistan, where NATO troops are in danger of being overrun by the Taliban. As a result, a s

Photo by Lizette Potgieter 18.11.2008, 11:53 1 comment

Taliban human shields used to counter NATO airstrikes

The Taliban's alleged use of civilians as human shields during combat makes it difficult for coalition forces to prevent civilian casualties. NATO hopes that additional troops on the ground will reduce air strikes. Freel

19.12.2007, 06:39

Bush gets extra $US 70 billion to keep troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

The White House has received another $US 70 billion in unconditional funding to continue operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The U.S. Senate has approved $US 40 billion, following similar approval of $US 30 billion by the House of Representatives on Monda

New U.S. foreign policy: been there, done that

Published: 28 January, 2009, 10:51


AFP Photo / Pool / Joe Raedle

Many believe Barack Obama's entry into the White House will bring about a marked departure in U.S. foreign policy.

 
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