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Report: White House Expands Role in Guiding Drone Targets

May 23, 2012, 2:20 pm ET · by Jason M. Breslow

In a sign of increased sensitivity over U.S. drone strategy, White House counterterror chief John Brennan has taken command of … Continue reading →

What Changes Will New U.S.-Afghan Night Raids Deal Bring?

April 9, 2012, 2:52 pm ET · by Azmat Khan

After months of negotiations, the U.S. and Afghanistan reached an agreement on Sunday that will transfer more control of controversial night raid operations to Afghan forces, allowing the two governments to move ahead in negotiating a broader strategic-partnership agreement.

Dispute Over Detention Policy Delays Night Raids Agreement

April 4, 2012, 1:02 pm ET · by Azmat Khan

The U.S. and Afghanistan are near reaching a deal that would give Kabul greater control over night raids — the controversial signature tactic of the U.S.-led kill/capture campaign in the country — and allow the two governments to move ahead in negotiating a broader strategic-partnership agreement.

After Massacre, U.S. Offers Afghanistan Concessions on Night Raids

March 20, 2012, 1:32 pm ET · by Azmat Khan

In the wake of the March 11 bloody shooting rampage allegedly carried out by Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, the U.S. has found itself in a vulnerable position as it attempts to negotiate a strategic-partnership agreement with the Afghan government.

As Drone Use Surges, Pilots Report High Stress Levels

December 19, 2011, 3:28 pm ET · by Azmat Khan

Nearly half of the military’s drone operators report high stress levels, according to a new Air Force survey, the first one to assess the psychological state of the people who operate one of the signature weapons of the campaign in Afghanistan and elsewhere.