ProCon
Drone Strikes Overseas
Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a...
Curated OER
"Buff at 50
Students study airforce aircraft. In this investigative lesson students discuss an article they read and divide into groups and design three different combat or peacekeeping situations.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Bonn Agreement One Year Later
An article that relates the struggle of Afghanistan after the wars. Article outlines the continuing efforts of the Afghan Transitional Administration and the world at large to bring peace and healing to a war torn country. (4 December 2002)
BBC
Bbc: Hamid Karzai: Shrewd Statesman
The leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war-torn nation together. (14 June 2002)
BBC
Bbc: Life in Afghanistan
The BBC highlights the Afghan society that continues to suffer from insurgency and refugee problems. Article discusses health, society, education, economy, and politics. (14 August 2009)
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Afghan Visit
Interesting report covering President Bush's visit to Afghanistan and interviews with two experts on Afghanistan. Discussion on U.S. foreign policy, insurgency in Afghanistan, and the Taliban. Text, audio, and video of the March, 2006,...
BBC
Bbc News: Who Are the Northern Alliance
Article describing the multi-ethnic group supported by the U.S. during the war in Afghanistan. Brief biographies of many of the major players in the Northern Alliance. 11/13/01
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Hamid Karzai
A profile of Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's elected president after the fall of the Taliban. Background details of his life and political career are shared. (January 5, 2010)
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hamid Karzai
Wikipedia offers an excellent biography that will help in the understanding of this Middle Eastern leader.