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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: The Isi and Terrorism: Behind the Accusations

For Students 9th - 10th
While Pakiston requests US militant aid, is it actually supporting terrorism? Read about Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), who controls it, who it is accountable to and what it really stands for. Report is dated 4 May 2011.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tommy Franks

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative site from Wikipedia about General Tommy Franks, who led the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The site provides information on his early life, education, and military career. Includes links to terms, names, or concepts...
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CNN

Cnn: Nato Launches Major Offensive in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of NATO troops accompanied by the Afghan military who launched an offensive attack against the last Taliban stronghold in what has been called 'Operation Moshtarak'. A video clip outlining the attack is included. (February 12,...
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Saudi Aramco World: New Voices: New Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...