The Occupation of Afghanistan: Myths and Realities
The presidential candidates of both mainstream political parties agree that the real war is in Afghanistan. They are both proposing phased re-deployments of troops from Iraq to Afghanistan.
Why is the U.S. really interested in Central Asia? Even though Afghanistan has been essentially sidelined in the mainstream media, the U.S. has been engaging in large-scale bombing of the country that has had profound effects on the civilian population there. Now it is proposing that thousands of troops be sent there in the name of "stabilization" and "democracy."
In a time of economic crisis and a shift in foreign policy it is time to arm ourselves with the realities of this occupation.
Join the Campus Antiwar Network in this discussion. Bring your opinions, your questions and your ideas!
We think that it is time that the antiwar movement take up opposition to the occupation of Afghanistan. Come hear why and join in the struggle to demand that the 3 trillion dollars that has been spent on war and occupation be redirected towards education, providing veterans with the care they deserve and giving economic reparations to the people of Iraq and Afghanistan!