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Can NATO Hold Off the Taliban in Afghanistan?
In Afghanistan, the resurgent Taliban have learned new tactics from Iraqi insurgents. One thousand new troops from Poland won’t increase NATO forces until next year.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenIn Afghanistan, the resurgent Taliban have learned new tactics from Iraqi insurgents.One thousand new troops from Poland won’t increase NATO forces until next year. What's happened to the democracy established after the US invasion?Is Pakistan helping or hurting the western powers? Plus, Colin Powell on the President's interrogation plan for suspected terrorists, and UN inspectors on the attack over a Congressional report on Iran's nuclear development.
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