Obama Plans Al Qaeda Defeat
President Obama unveiled his new strategy to defeat al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Lara Logan reports, with exclusive video of Taliban training exercises.
US boot camp for new Afghan security force
The United States is backing an Afghan plan to set up a new security force, whose members are chosen and supported by tribal elders.
The members of the so-called Afghan Public Protection Force are undergoing training from the US forces.
Al Jazeera’s James Bays went to meet some of the new recruits.
Pakistan’s ‘wild west’
The United States says securing Pakistan’s western border is key to restoring stability in Afghanistan.
The predominantly tribal region is home to many anti-government armed groups and is the staging site for attacks inside Afghanistan.
But as Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports from Islamabad, the Pakistani government has little control over the region and defence experts say the situation could get even worse.
US troops fight Afghan impasse
A top US commander has warned US troops face a “resilient” Taliban “aided” by al-Qaeda, as the US plans to deploy 17,000 more soldiers to Afghanistan.
US General David McKiernan says concerted efforts, both military and civilian, are urgently needed to overcome Taliban fighters.
Al Jazeera’s Rob Reynolds reports.
