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World Notes: Cuba, Western Sahara, Afghanistan, Philippines, South Africa, Haiti

November 24, 2009 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Cuba: Children a privileged class In televised comments on the 20th anniversary of the UN adoption of a Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF official José Juan Ortiz indicated that of nine million children...

New chapter in U.S.-India relations

November 24, 2009 By Teresa Albano

There is substantial symbolism in this week's visit of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States.

Rep. Barbara Lee: Exit Afghanistan, boost security at home

November 24, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Sending more troops to Afghanistan will inflame the insurgency, won't advance U.S. security, and will jeopardize domestic needs like jobs and health care, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., declared Nov. 23.

Why an Afghan surge will fail

November 22, 2009 By Conn Hallinan

Before buying into an escalataion strategy, the Obama administration should spend some time examining the August 12 battle of Dananeh.

Next steps in Afghanistan

November 19, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

One of the Obama administration's most important actions has been its decision to thoroughly review U.S. objectives, goals and strategy in Afghanistan.