“Headline news” … themes indicate a challenging year both at home and abroad. Current events have motivated me to start working on a proposal for an X Prize in order to accelerate application of the Quality Leadership technology.
A ‘Tough Fight’ Seen For Afghan War In ’09, (USA Today)…Tom Vanden Brook
The top commander of U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan said Sunday that 2009 will be a “tough fight” in Afghanistan and the United States will need nearly twice as many troops for up to four years to stabilize the country.
- Taliban Expanding Foothold In Afghanistan, Report Finds, (Wall Street Journal)…Yochi J. Dreazen
The Taliban have expanded their footprint in Afghanistan and now have a permanent presence in nearly three-quarters of the country, according to a new report.
- Taliban’s Murderous Mullah Threatens West, (New York Post)…Reuters
The Taliban’s chief urged Western forces yesterday to leave Afghanistan before thousands of troops are killed in the Islamist group’s renewed insurgency.
- New Troops Will Help In Afghan War, McCain Says, (Arizona Daily Star (Tucson))…Associated Press
Sen. John McCain said Sunday that the situation in Afghanistan will get more difficult before it gets easier — “just like the surge in Iraq was.”
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