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Obama's Afghan Test
The stakes in Thursday's Afghan election are much higher than who'll be elected president, says Bruce Riedel-it's also a referendum on Obama's war, the Taliban's strength, and even Pakistan's allegiance.
The Next Terror Target
Now that the U.S. has reportedly knocked off the head of the Pakistani Taliban, Bruce Riedel says America and its allies must eliminate a far more dangerous threat.
Are We Losing Afghanistan?
As the U.S. launches a new surge, the Taliban and al Qaeda are sensing victory. The Brookings Institution's Bruce Riedel on what G-8 leaders-and Obama-must do this week to shift the momentum.













