Operation Herrick 12 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

The commander of the British 4th Mechanized Brigade reflects on his units' tour in Helmand Province, Afghanistan that took place this past year.  His article precedes a memorial service for members of his unit that lost their lives in the Afghan War.  Read more in "Reflections on Afghan Mission", The Press, December 6, 2010.

Improvements in Helmand Province Security

The governor of Helmand Province in Afghanistan has stated that security is getting better.  An influx of U.S. Marines with abundant resources has helped the security situation.  Read more in "Helmand governor: US improving security in Sangin", The Washington Post, November 3, 2010.

Taliban Refuge in Baluchistan - How to Cope With the Sanctuary

A recent news article highlighted the difficulties of fighting the insurgents in Kandahar and Helmand Provinces when the Taliban have sanctuary in Baluchistan - a region of Pakistan located south of the Afghan border.  The Pakistani government has failed to halt the cross-border movement of Taliban and has not disrupted the sanctuaries the Taliban enjoy in Baluchistan.  Read more in "Afghanistan: U.S. seeks to cut off Taliban flow from Pakistan", The LA Times, October 11, 2010.