As the United States adopts a new approach to the war in Afghanistan, NATO's value as a war-fighting partner is being questioned.

President Barack Obama asserted throughout his campaign that Afghanistan, not Iraq, was the main front in the "war on terror." He now faces calls for revamping U.S. strategy in that country amid myriad setbacks.

President-elect Barack Obama has vowed to intensify the war effort in Afghanistan, but experts say beyond military might, victory will require a revived regional role and reformed reconstruction moves.

As Washington embarks on a strategic review of the mission in Afghanistan, a new Saudi diplomatic initiative has raised the once unthinkable prospect of talks with the Taliban. Meanwhile, pessimism and frustration test the patience of NATO allies.

The Bush administration is pushing an Iraq-like surge of U.S. troops in Afghanistan and pressing Pakistan to crack down on cross-border infiltrations. But Afghans say they are losing hope as poverty and unemployment spike.

As in the United States, the upcoming presidential election in Afghanistan has the look of a referendum on a country's future.

Despite the sputtering U.S. economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to dominate debate on the presidential campaign trail.

Pakistan faces increasing pressure to crack down on militants linked to attacks in Afghanistan. Experts urge Western caution in dealing with the tribal areas.

Afghanistan's army and police units are showing signs of improving, but remain unable to operate without coalition assistance.

As Afghanistan makes a new pitch to foreign donors, some question whether its government is ready to shoulder a greater share of development.

Terrorist attacks in Afghanistan from safe havens across the border in Pakistan increase amid Islamabad's efforts to strike peace with militants.

The promotion of General Petraeus to Centcom chief could have profound implications for Washington's long-term strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan.

NATO’s Bucharest agenda is full of thorny transatlantic issues, but the mission in Afghanistan will steal the show.

The killing of Benazir Bhutto sent shock waves through Pakistani society. Now concerns are rising about the impact on neighboring Afghanistan.

Pledges of more resources for Afghanistan have buoyed hopes for a rejuvenated NATO mission. Yet concerns persist about the alliance’s viability there.

India’s growing influence in Afghanistan aims to stabilize a region that has caused sleepless nights in New Delhi.

New studies show the war on drugs is being lost in Afghanistan, and some policy experts think licensing the country for morphine production would help.

The ballooning price tag for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has angered Democrats, but military analysts say it’s the larger debate over long-term priorities that really matters.

A surge in Taliban-inspired violence, including a spike in suicide bombings, may be evidence of a deeper crisis roiling Afghan society.

Efforts to pacify Afghanistan and provide security for reconstruction face challenges from resurgent Taliban forces and domestic unease over troop deployments.