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The State of Jihad: 2008
longwarjournal.org - 1/1/2009
The State of Jihad: 2008
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The past year has seen significant developments in the Long War. Pakistan teeters on a civil war and a potential war with India after Taliban gains and an attack launched on Mumbai from within Pakistan. India has emerged as a central battlefield in the war. Iraq has dealt major defeats to al ...

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longwarjournal.org - 12/30/2008
Pakistan shuts down NATO supply line through Khyber Pass
— longwarjournal.org — NATO's vital supply link through the Northwest Frontier Province has been shut down as the Pakistani military launched an operation to clear the Taliban from the area. "Supplies to NATO forces have temporarily been suspended," Tariq Hayat Khan, ... (more) Pakistan shuts down NATO supply line through Khyber Pass

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longwarjournal.org - 12/28/2008
Taliban suicide bomber strike in Pakistan, Afghanistan
— longwarjournal.org — Taliban suicide bombers struck on both sides of the Durand Line, killing 51 and wounding score more in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The suicide attack in Pakistan took place in the settled district of Buner in the insurgency-infested Northwest ... (more) Taliban suicide bomber strike in Pakistan, Afghanistan

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TV News Winds Down Iraq Operations
nytimes.com - 12/29/2008
TV News Winds Down Iraq Operations
— nytimes.com — Quietly, as the United States presidential election and its aftermath have dominated the news, America’s three broadcast network news divisions have stopped sending full-time correspondents to Iraq. “The war has gone on longer than a lot of news ... (more) TV News Winds Down Iraq Operations

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Bill Roggio: The State of Jihad: 2008
Victory Caucus -- All Content — ... Thursday, 01 January 2009 The Long War Journal's roundup of the major developments in the primary and secondary theaters during the past year. read ...

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