The U.S. in Afghanistan: No End in Sight

We’re about to begin withdrawing from Afghanistan. But we’re still far from the end of our involvement.

Special Correspondent

Published Jun. 21 2011 7:30PM EDT

articles/2011/06/21/the-u-s-in-afghanistan-no-end-in-sight/afghanistan-tomasky_niaiiw — Haraz N. Ghanbari, U.S. Navy / AP Photo

In anticipation of Barack Obama’s speech on Afghanistan Wednesdayevening, I spent some time reading about the history of American involvement in that forlorn country over the past 30 years, re-familiarizing myself with long-forgotten names and details.

Michael Tomasky

Special Correspondent

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The U.S. in Afghanistan: No End in Sight

We’re about to begin withdrawing from Afghanistan. But we’re still far from the end of our involvement.

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Michael Tomasky