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Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly

WASHINGTON—Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Boston Globe,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  The Pentagon,  Robert Gates,  Michael Mullen,  Hamid Karzai

Analysis: US works with and around Afghan leader

The Obama administration has a simple-sounding strategy for the problem that is Hamid Karzai: Work with the Afghan leader and around him at the same time. As President Barack Obama nears an announcement about whether the United States will add ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Taiwan News,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Hamid Karzai,  George W. Bush,  Hillary Rodham Clinton

Pentagon looking for Fort Hood management lapses

The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile U.S. military service members hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and lapses that might allow others to slip through bureaucratic cracks. ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Taiwan News,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: The Pentagon,  US Department of Defense,  Robert Gates,  Nidal Malik Hasan,  Anwar al-Awlaki

German defense chief: No move now on Afghan troops

WASHINGTON—Germany will hold off on any decision about adding troops to Afghanistan at least until the United States makes a move, the country's defense chief said Thursday. "We are, eagerly probably as you all are, waiting for the president's speech ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Boston Globe,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Barack Obama,  The Pentagon,  Robert Gates,  NATO,  Angela Merkel

Pentagon: Wide probe likely after Fort Hood

WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried that the Army may have missed red flags about the alleged shooter in the Fort Hood massacre, the Pentagon probably will open an inquiry into how all the military services keep watch on other volatile soldiers hidden in their ...

From ANNE GEARAN, NevadaAppeal.com,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: The Pentagon,  Nidal Malik Hasan,  Robert Gates,  George Casey,  Federal Bureau of Investigation

Pentagon may launch review of policies after Fort Hood

WASHINGTON - Worried that the Army may have missed red flags about the alleged shooter in the Fort Hood massacre, the Pentagon may launch an inquiry into how all the military services keep watch on other volatile soldiers hidden in their ranks, ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Boston Globe,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: The Pentagon,  Nidal Malik Hasan,  Robert Gates,  George Casey

Clinton: Specific demands will accompany US help

WASHINGTON—The United States is limiting its goals in Afghanistan and demanding better accountability from that country's underperforming leader, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Sunday, and she tied additional U.S. civilian help to ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Boston Globe,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Hillary Rodham Clinton,  Barack Obama,  Hamid Karzai,  Al-Qaeda,  U.S. Congress

Clinton: U.S. to attach demands to help

objectives in Afghanistan since the 2001 invasion and the history of sloppy accountability on both sides. WASHINGTON — The United States is limiting its goals in Afghanistan and demanding better accountability from that country's underperforming leader, ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Contra Costa Times,  15 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Hillary Rodham Clinton,  Barack Obama,  Hamid Karzai

Pentagon: Six-month push against roadside bombs

OSHKOSH, Wis. (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday he will lead an intensive push for new ways to defuse the threat from homemade bombs, the crude ambush weapons that account for eight in 10 casualties in Afghanistan. “The best solution ...

From ANNE GEARAN, NevadaAppeal.com,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: The Pentagon,  Robert Gates,  US Department of Defense,  NATO,  Government Accountability Office

Gates to lead 6-month push against roadside bombs

OSHKOSH, Wis.—Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday he will lead an intensive push for new ways to defuse the threat from homemade bombs, the crude ambush weapons that account for eight in 10 casualties in Afghanistan. "The best solution isn't ...

From ANNE GEARAN, Boston Globe,  13 Nov 2009

Related Topics: The Pentagon,  Robert Gates,  US Department of Defense,  NATO,  Government Accountability Office

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