Journeyman Pictures: The New Great Game – Afghanistan

A documentary about the current (but often forgotten) war in Afghanistan. Troops on the ground now call the conflict, “The New Great Game” because of the constant struggle for power over the region, which traces its history back to the Cold War.

Not only are American troops attacked by the Taliban on a daily basis, but Pakistan is unable to shut down terrorist operations coming from the edges of their borders. Because of the continued violence, many are calling for a increase in troops, or at least a redeployment from Iraq to Afghanistan.

Charlie Rose: North Korea’s current situation

An interview of David Sanger, the White House Correspondent for the New York Times. Sanger reports that North Korea has not fully abandoned its ambition for nuclear capability but suggests the situation is different from the Iranian issue.