President Obama and General Petraeus. Photo from The Daily Mail
From The Washington Times:
Build confidence among the population.
The essence of counterinsurgency strategy (COIN), integral to defeating Sept. 11, 2001-type extremists infecting various Middle East countries, is building confidence among the population.
The key is working hand-in-glove with the respective military and civilian authorities to help stabilize their combustible nations so they might be free of the specter of extremi... Read Full Story
US President Barack Obama meets with India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during their bilateral meeting at the G20 Summit in London. Photograph: Jason Reed / Reuters
Indian Officials Wary After Perceived White House Slights — Washington Post
Concerns arise days before Prime Minister Singh makes first state visit.
Days before India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to be welcomed in the White House for his first state visit with President Obama, two perceived missteps by ... Read Full Story
This Israeli-built Heron UAV is similar to ones currently used by the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. Photograph by: Provided, Handout
Canadian Mlitary ‘Drones’ To Remain Unarmed — Canada.com
The Canadian military has decided against putting missiles on the unmanned aerial vehicles it now operates in Afghanistan.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay was briefed in March by air force officials on the various options for arming the drones, according to documents obtained by the Ott... Read Full Story
As Iran Stalls on Nuclear Deal, New Sanctions Weighed — New York Times
PARIS — Senior officials from Western powers discussed the possibility of new sanctions on Iran on Friday for flouting the United Nations Security Council’s demands and expressed disappointment that Iran had not yet accepted a draft agreement to export most of its enriched uranium for nuclear fuel.
The officials met in Brussels to discuss where matters stand with Iran and the possibility of new sanctions should Iran ... Read Full Story
WNU Editor: Took the afternoon off and went to see the movie The Blind Side. Had no expectations, I went in because it is a story of football with Sandra Bullock starring. The plot is the true story of All American Michael Jerome Oher.
Wow …. I was surprised …. this is the feel good movie of the year.
Another trailer can be seen here.
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Why Pakistan Won’t Fight The Afghan Taliban — Time Magazine
President Barack Obama is about to announce his new strategy for Afghanistan, but the success of whatever option he chooses will depend heavily on Pakistan acting to stop its territory being used to attack Western forces next door. And that’s bad news, because the demands of its own domestic counterinsurgency campaign, doubts about the duration of U.S. commitment in Afghanistan and looming political instability in ... Read Full Story
Pakistan Worries Over New U.S. Afghan Strategy — Reuters
SLAMABAD, Nov 20 (Reuters) – As the United States ponders its Afghan strategy, Pakistan is waiting nervously, worried that a U.S. troops surge would widen the war but also keen to see a robust U.S. commitment that would convince the Taliban to talk.
U.S. President Barack Obama pledged on Wednesday to end the Afghan war before he leaves office.
He said he would announce the results of his long-awaited review soon and it woul... Read Full Story
MEETING MISSION – U.S. and Afghan soldiers walk from Combat Outpost Munoz towards the district center to attend a meeting with local leaders to address regional concerns in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith
Afghanistan Troop Surge Could Be A Slow Rollout — Christian Science Monitor
Any surge of US troops to Afghanistan is likely to be tougher... Read Full Story
Fort Bragg Puts Limits On Palin Visit — New Observer
Sarah Palin kicked off her book tour in Michigan this week, and thousands gathered outside a Barnes & Noble chanting her name, giving the event the feel of a political pep rally. The Army wants Palin’s appearance at Fort Bragg on Monday to be much quieter.
The base has asked Palin not to make a speech at a public book-signing at the base exchange; she also will not write personal notes, pose for photographs or sign anything... Read Full Story
