Thursday, July 15, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Breakthrough for creation of Afghanistan security forces
During a particularly violent week in the war, Gen. David Petraeus overcame objections from Afghan President Hamid Karzai to establish local defense forces in hopes of thwarting attacks by Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan. Eight US service members were killed this week in the America's longest war.11:00 a.m.GuestsJonathan Landay: National security and intelligence correspondent, McClatchy Newspapers. He has covered defense and foreign affairs for 25 years and has reported from Afghanistan numerous times.Resources
Can 'Three Cups of Tea' affect military policy in Afghanistan?
Greg Mortenson, co-founder and executive director of the Central Asia Institute and author of "Three Cups of Tea," has devoted his life to building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. At the 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival, Mortenson discusses whether his ideas about promoting peace can affect U.S. military policy in Afghanistan.12:00 p.m.More from MPRTaliban attacks highest since early in Afghan war (07/12/2010)VA improves post-traumatic stress help for veterans (07/10/2010)Wahpeton soldier killed in Afghanistan (07/06/2010)Senate confirms Petraeus as Afghan war chief (06/30/2010)Resources
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