Global Security Brief

A daily, open source, around the world tour of international security-related news.
By Professor Joseph B. Varner
Global War on Terror

Heavily Armed Taliban fighters drove trucks, motorbikes and other vehicles into Arghandab district, taking control of the lush valley after only minor skirmishes (Graphic by Graeme Smith, Dean Tweed, The Globe and Mail

The Taliban’s swift retreat from their newly conquered territory north of Kandahar city left Afghan officials triumphant on …

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Global Security Brief

A daily, open source, around the world tour of international security-related news.
By Professor Joseph B. Varner
Global War on Terror
Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay says NATO has sent additional troops to the Kandahar City area in the wake …

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Global Security Brief

A daily, open source, around the world tour of international security-related news.
By Professor Joseph B. Varner
Global War on Terror
U.S.-led coalition forces killed several militants and a female civilian in an operation targeting two insurgent leaders in eastern …

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Global Security Brief

A daily, open source, around the world tour of international security-related news.
By Professor Joseph B. Varner
Global War on Terror
Two explosions were heard in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, but it was not immediately clear what caused them …

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