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The Forgotten War in Afghanistan

Six years after driving the Taliban from power, the Bush Administration faces the prospect of failure in Afghanistan. Levels of violence are higher than ever. Although major combat will decline during winter, suicide bombings and roadside explosions will likely continue.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Six years after driving the Taliban from power, the Bush Administration faces the prospect of failure in Afghanistan. Levels of violence are higher than ever. Although major combat will decline during winter, suicide bombings and roadside explosions will likely continue. As winter sets in, and major combat declines, both the US and NATO are "reviewing their missions." What about corruption in local government and flagging support from the nations of Europe? We talk to a colonel who has learned the Pushtunwali—the Pushtun tribal code of honor, and whose Task Force Fury troops are building roads, schools and clinics six south-eastern provinces.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Producer, To the Point

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    Martin Schweitzer

    Colonel and Senate Liaison Division Chief, US Army

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    Matt Waldman

    former Head of Policy for Afghanistan, Oxfam

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    Center for a New American Security

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