The Pentagon’s secret Afghan war gamesThe US military has been testing new strategies for combat in Afghanistan in secret war games, an inside source reveals, including the possibility of adding 44,000 more troops for a full-scale counterinsurgency, or 15,000 more to target Taliban commanders.
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Is the Pentagon funding the Taliban?
A US military aid program in Afghanistan that ensures local businesses score all contracts on projects and procurement is filtering money directly into the Taliban’s hands, says Jean MacKenzie. The Pentagon knows, but its hands are tied.
Why Obama shot down Star Wars
Obama’s decision to junk Bush-era plans for a missile defence shield in Europe isn’t a capitulation to Russia, says Mark Ambinder.
Stars and Stripes: keeping an eagle eye on the Pentagon
US military newspaper Stars and Stripes may be partially funded by the Pentagon, but its not afraid to hold the government and military to account. Editor Howard Witt talks independent investigative journalism, and why he gave Ann Coulter and Ariana Huffington the boot.
Why are Russian subs patrolling the US coast?
Two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines are operating off the US East Coast and the Pentagon don’t know why. Is Russia flexing its muscles again? Or just trying to give Tom Clancy something to write about?
Crikey Says: Boom times for guns, irony
US government-to-government arms sales are growing fast and will likely exceed $40 billion for 2009. It’s all part of their strategy for international diplomacy, you see…
US backs good, rich Shi’ites against the bad, poor ones
Why are the Americans fighting for Iranian-backed theocrats in Basra, even as they complain about Iranian interference? Jeff Sparrow investigates.
