As concerns grow about the war in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is heading to South Asia on a mission aimed at refining the goals of the nearly 9-year-old conflict. Afghanistan - Hillary Rodham Clinton - War in Afghanistan (2001–present) - United States - United States Secretary of State
Pakistani military intelligence not only funds and trains Taliban fighters in Afghanistan but is officially represented on the movement's leadership council, a report said. Afghanistan - Taliban - War in Afghanistan - Military of Pakistan - Asia
Before a key visit by Afghanistan's president, President Barack Obama is seeking to impose discipline on an administration that has sent mixed signals about the leader's legitimacy. Barack Obama - Afghanistan - United States - President - President of the United States
The top U.S. and NATO commander warns of "mission failure" in Afghanistan without additional troops within the next year, according to a confidential assessment.
The United States has announced a new drug policy for Afghanistan, saying it was phasing out funding for eradication efforts and using the money for drug interdiction and alternate crop programs instead.
