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May 14, 2009
Ten Ways for the U.S. to Achieve Its Goals in Afghanistan
By Hamed Wardak
My homeland, Afghanistan, was a stable nation until the Soviet Union invaded in the 1980s. After the defeat of the Soviets, the lack of engagement by U.S. and NATO allies led to the rise of the Taliban and the creation of a safe haven for al Qaeda. This must not be allowed to happen again. - Read More

May 13, 2009
Photos Released: Afghan Army Received More Support From the Soviets in the 1980s Than From the U.S.
CNBC
Newly released photos show that the Afghan Army received more support from the Soviets during the Soviet Occupation in the 1980s than it is currently receiving now from the U.S. Yet, it will cost the U.S. more to support 3,600 U.S. troops in Afghanistan than training and equipping the 250,000 Afghan soldiers needed to defeat al Qaeda and the Taliban. - Read More

May 13, 2009
Photos Released: Afghan Army Received More Support From the Soviets in the 1980s Than From the U.S.
Reuters
Newly released photos show that the Afghan Army received more support from the Soviets during the Soviet Occupation in the 1980s than it is currently receiving now from the U.S. Yet, it will cost the U.S. more to support 3,600 U.S. troops in Afghanistan than training and equipping the 250,000 Afghan soldiers needed to defeat al Qaeda and the Taliban. - Read More

May 13, 2009
Photos Released: Afghan Army Received More Support From the Soviets in the 1980s Than From the U.S.
Forbes
Newly released photos show that the Afghan Army received more support from the Soviets during the Soviet Occupation in the 1980s than it is currently receiving now from the U.S. Yet, it will cost the U.S. more to support 3,600 U.S. troops in Afghanistan than training and equipping the 250,000 Afghan soldiers needed to defeat al Qaeda and the Taliban. - Read More