Afghan Militias Battle Taliban With Aid of U.S.
American and Afghan officials have begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias that have independently taken up arms against insurgents in several parts of Afghanistan, prompting hopes of a large-scale tribal rebellion against the Taliban. (Dexter Filkins, New York Times)
Iraqi Parliament Fails to Reach Election Deal
The Iraqi parliament on Sunday failed to resolve an impasse threatening to delay the country’s election in January, which could affect the U.S. military’s plans for a partial pullout next year. (Waleed Ibrahim, Reuters)
In 3 Tacks for Afghan War, a Game of Trade-Offs
As President Obama debates whether or not to send additional troops to Afghanistan, military analysts look at the Presidents options and weigh in on the most affective number of troops the President could send. (Elisabeth Bumiller, New York Times)
