Articles Tagged ‘afghanistan’

Does the US need to intervene in the Syria conflict?

By dan morgan-russell, point / nathaniel haas, counterpoint · Daily Trojan

March 27, 2013 at 8:00 pm

Does the US need to intervene in the Syria conflict?

The U.S. has a moral responsibility to aid those suffering in a civil conflict and stop the use of chemical weapons.  According to CNN, last week’s chemical attacks in the Syrian province of Aleppo might have been carried out by the Syrian army, though the army insists that it was the work of rebels. In [...]

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Is military withdrawal from Afghanistan the right choice?

By dan morgan-russell, Point / sheridan watson, counterpoint · Daily Trojan

February 13, 2013 at 9:38 pm

Is military withdrawal from Afghanistan the right choice?

Removing more than half of America’s troops from Afghanistan will allow the government to focus on other matters. Tuesday night, in his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama announced the withdrawal of 34,000 American troops from Afghanistan. Though the decision comes with concerns, drawing down the number of American troops in Afghanistan is [...]

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Plastic surgery doesn’t define person

By Valerie Yu · Daily Trojan

January 17, 2013 at 8:54 pm

Plastic surgery doesn’t define person

There’s no denying it: All around the world, the culture of nip and tuck is being cultivated, grown and blown up to epic proportions. A fascinating dichotomy arises, one where a plastic surgery culture of outer beauty and covetousness exists next to issues of insecurity about our frail bodies and an itching sense of dissatisfaction [...]

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Expert calls stability possible for Afghanistan

By VALERIE YU · Daily Trojan

November 14, 2012 at 10:25 pm

An anthropology professor delved into the reasons behind the nation’s plight Wednesday.

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Advocate reflects on global work

By cecilia callas · Daily Trojan

October 11, 2012 at 11:21 pm

Advocate reflects on global work

A former public diplomacy officer spoke Thursday about her work with Afghan women.

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What should US foreign involvement look like?

By Sarah Cueva - Point · Daily Trojan

February 9, 2012 at 9:04 pm

What should US foreign involvement look like?

The next president should not intervene in conflicts that pose no threat to our security; it is time to focus on rebuilding at home.

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Obama’s plan to leave Afghanistan not enough

By Jordan Klein · Daily Trojan

June 28, 2011 at 6:53 pm

Obama’s plan to leave Afghanistan not enough

Giving complete control over to the Afghan government is set to be done by 2014 if Obama follows through.

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War on error still going strong in Afghanistan

By william fay · Daily Trojan

September 16, 2010 at 9:05 pm

War on error still going strong in Afghanistan

As the war in Iraq draws to a close, the U.S. can again focus on problems in Afghanistan.

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Using culture as a secret weapon in war

By Angad Singh · Daily Trojan

April 19, 2010 at 7:34 pm

Using culture as a secret weapon in war

Bollywood’s influence in Afghanistan shows the ability of art to break down existing barriers.

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Rules of war have changed

By ANGAD SINGH · Daily Trojan

February 23, 2010 at 8:51 pm

Rules of war have changed

New NATO strategy might seem tactically flawed but is mindful of innocent lives.

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