Taliban Encroaching on Area Around Bagram, Afghanistan

The Taliban are slowly making inroads into the villages around Bagram Air Field (BAF) in Afghanistan.  Although it is home to the coalitions biggest base in Afghanistan the military's influence seldom reaches beyond its fortified walls.  The Shomali Plain, where Bagram sits, is home to an agricultural hub that has seen some prosperous times.  However, these good times may soon end if the Taliban can extend its reach even further.  Read more in "Afghanistan: Taliban Encroaching on "Safe" District Surrounding American Base", Eurasianet.org, December 10, 2010.