Are We Winning in Kandahar, Afghanistan? Time Magazine, Nov 9, 2010

A Time Magazine article questions whether we are winning the fight in Kandahar.  The article says that optimistic reports by the military authorities are at odds with what the media and NGOs are saying is happening on the ground.  Read more in "Afghanistan: Is the U.S. Military Succeeding in Kandahar", Time Magazine, November 9, 2010.

Progress Seen in South of Afghanistan

A recent online news article states that some progress is being made in southern Afghanistan.  Read more in "Afghan villagers get stronger against Taliban", USA Today, November 4, 2010.

Afghan Government in Kandahar Failing

While the security situation in Kandahar is improving the Afghan government is not meeting its objectives in setting up a civil administration.  Read more in "Afghan government falters in Kandahar", The Washington Post, November 3, 2010.

Petraeus Says Kandahar Operation Going Well

Gen. Petraeus has stated that the campaign to clear areas west of Kandahar of Taliban forces is proceeding well.  See "Gen. Petraeus says progress is faster than expected in Afghanistan operation", The Washington Post, October 23, 2010.

Importance of Kandahar Campaign

Time Magazine has published an article describing the importance of the campaign for Kandahar.  See "The Afghan War: Why the Kandahar Campaign Matters", Time, October 18, 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.

Some Progress Seen on the Battlefield in Kandahar

A reporter sends a dispatch from Sarkari Bagh, Afghanistan (Kandahar region) on the progress of the war.  His report indicates that American troops feel they are making progress - slowly.  Read the article in Despite rising doubts at home, troops in one corner of Afghanistan see signs of progress", The Washington Post, October 7, 2010.

Operation Dragon Strike - Battle for Kandahar, Afghanistan

Operation Dragon Strike, a military operation that began a few days ago, is now underway in Kandahar Province.  It is taking place in the districts of Arghandab, Zhari, and Panjwye.  Dragon Strike is a big endeavor and is designed to push the Taliban from areas around Kandahar. 

Read more in "US, Afghan troops begin battle for Kandahar", The Boston Globe, September 27, 2010.

Coalition Forces Advance on Zhari, Afghanistan

U.S. led coalition forces consisting of Afghan troops and the 101st Airborne Division, Rangers, and U.S. Special Forces are taking the fight against the Taliban into Zhari - located just west of Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Read more about this in an article by The McClatchy Press Service posted on September 15, 2010 at
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/09/15/100641/us-led-forces-meet-little-resistance.html