The United States faces a critical decision point in its next steps in Afghanistan. This event will address the implications of such policy choices and the prospects for success in the struggle against extremist forces.

Why has Obama gone absent without leave on Afghanistan?

What does the public have to say about the situation in Afghanistan?

The criticisms of Gen. McChrystal and other American generals are unjust; the reality is that America's commanders over the last eight years have consistently given their best professional military advice, making the recommendations they thought would achieve the goals set for them by their political masters.

The United States will begin to abandon Afghanistan yet again in July 2011, and it will not bode well for the war on terrorism.

The champion of the Iraq surge argues that now is no time to go soft on another front.

There are nine principles the Obama administration should follow to achieve success in Afghanistan.