US in denial: Watershed in Afghanistan

US in denial: Watershed in Afghanistan - Opinion - Al Jazeera English:

US Hallucinations In Afghanistan

The Obama administration’s initial mistake was to surge some 33,000 troops into Afghanistan with the aim of beating up on the resistance and forcing it to negotiate from a position of weakness. That plan was always an illusion, particularly given the ability of the insurgents to fall back into Pakistan to regroup, rearm, and recruit. In any case, the idea that 140,000 foreign troops—the 330,000-member Afghan National Army (ANA) is incapable of even defending itself—could defeat a force of some 25,000 guerillas fighters in a country as vast or geographically formidable as Afghanistan is laughable. Read On

US-Led ISAF Night Raid - Clip

Australian Election Dictates Afghan Exit Timetable

BBC News - Australian PM sets out Afghan exit plan:
Gillard timing rush to exits to mesh with re-election. Coincidence? See Obama and Sarkozy. Obama will be the only one of the three to survive. File under 'cynics and opportunists'.

Spring Offensive And The War Of Perceptions

The Taliban managed to launch simultaneous attacks in three provinces – Nangarhar, Paktia and Logar with the latter continuing well into the next day – and three locations in Kabul: Zambaq crossroads, which is in Shahr-e Naw and borders Wazir Akbar Khan where many embassies and international organisations have their offices, as well as being relatively near the large presidential compound; Daruluman Road close to the Parliament; and Jalalabad Road near ISAF’s Camp Warehouse. 
The fact that they managed to pull this off, without leaks or detection, reflects a high level of discipline and sophisticated planning, and shows that among the insurgent networks there is now a core that can operate without much chatter or amateurishness. MORE HERE

Haqqani Network - Some Facts

Named after its leader, Jalaluddin Haqqani, the so-called Haqqani network of militants, blamed for several high profile attacks against the western world, Indian embassies and government targets in Afghanistan, has emerged as a serious threat to the world.

It is often described by Pakistani officials as a predominantly Afghan militant group.
But its roots reach deep inside Pakistani territory, and speculation over its links to some powerful quarters within the Pakistani security establishment refuse to die down. READ ON

Nato Soldiers Kill ANA Soldier

Nato Soldiers Kill ANA Soldier:

Karzai blames attacks on Nato 'failure'

BBC News - Afghan leader Karzai blames attacks on Nato 'failure':

Taliban Spring Offensive?

Summary of MSM News reports. Watch out today for NATO/ISAF claiming attacks on their buildings and HQ's and western embassies as a sign of 'success'

Timeline: main attacks in Kabul since 2008

Timeline: main attacks in Kabul since 2008 - Telegraph:

Karzai under lockdown in Kabul attacks: aide

Karzai under lockdown in Kabul attacks: aide - Hindustan Times:

Uranium Double-Standard

Uranium Double-Standard: The U.S., Kazakhstan and Iran | NationofChange: