Analysis: The Military Lessons - The peculiar features of the Afghan campaign are evaluated for future struggles by Jonathan Marcus, BBC defence correspondent.
Cursor: Archivistan - A collection of Marc Herolds commentary on the US bombings and political developments.
Dawn Raids Stoke Fires of Resentment - Rory McCarthy reports on mounting anger of Afghan citizens at the US military presence. The Guardian, UK. (October 8, 2002)
U.S. Challenged To Define Role In Afghanistan - Susan B. Glasser reports on the situation of US military in the country and discusses the need of a strategy change. Washington Post, US. (August 4, 2002)
Commander Sees at Least Another Year in Afghanistan - The commander of American troops expects to need at least one more year to complete the mission, namely to crush the remnants of Al Qaeda and Taliban, and build the foundations of an Afghan national army. New York Times, US (free registration required). (June 19, 2002)
Murder, Incorporated - Comment on the US military by Chris Floyd. Counterpunch, US. (June 12, 2002)
When Uncle Sam Meets 'Stan - Jason Burke reports on the daily life at Bagram Air Base. The Observer, UK. (May 26, 2002)
This Futile Campaign - Madeleine Bunting discusses the effects of the western intervention on the life of Afghans and on terrorism. The Guardian, UK. (May 20, 2002)
No Military Solution to Terrorism - Richard Norton-Taylor discusses the ongoing bombing in Afghanistan. The Guardian, UK. (January 10, 2002)
A Fairy Tale at Christmas - Coverage of the war in Afghanistan has played down the civilian deaths and 4 million refugees, to make audiences believe in a straightforward moral narrative, says the Guardian. (December 17, 2001)
US, Beware the Consequences in Afghanistan - In the Christian Science Monitor, Edward Girardet finds US attacks on Afghanistan counterproductive and argues for a peace settlement and massive reconstruction. (October 22, 2001)