Afghanistan
Serious questions need to be asked following latest Afghan troop deaths
The media is again questioning the credibility of the Coalition’s only exit strategy. This is exactly what the Taliban who planned the attack will have hoped for.
Where next for Afghanistan after McChrystal’s dismissal
It is a professional maxim, and sound piece of personal wisdom, that the greatest gift one person can give another is clear expectations. In that respect, the leadership of the NATO coalition in Afghanistan has not been particularly generous of late: the past two weeks have seen surprisingly public outbreaks of discord at the highest levels of the British and American security establishments.
UK voters call for talks with Taleban – as Taleban say no
Three-fifths of the British public believe the government should enter negotiations with the Taleban, as it emerged this morning that the Taleban themselves are unwilling to negotiate.
Afghanistan: Future for UK troops remains uncertain & dangerous
The path ahead remains uncertain and dangerous for the brave British soldiers patrolling Helmand's dusty and IED strewn roads and alleyways.
Coalition defence plans too vague on Trident & Afghanistan
The coalition may well be set to disappoint those who hoped that a change in government would bring both clarity and commitment to Britain’s defence needs.
Obama Afghan visit more for home front than frontline
Although Hamid Karzai’s aides have been complaining President Obama had not yet visited Afghanistan, he has been in regular contact with him.