9 Years in Afghanistan

Afghan National Policeman fires an RPG (Spc. Justin French / Army Times, 2008)

Less than a month after the attacks of September 11, American and British forces entered Afghanistan on October 7th, 2001, seeking to disrupt terrorist activities and capture members of al-Qaida. Nine years later The Takeaway looked back to reflect on one of the longest armed conflicts the U.S. has ever seen, consuming more money and military resources than ever... Yet no closer to an end.

The Graveyard of Empires Audio Embed: PRI & WNYC's program The Takeaway 10/7/10, Hosts: John Hockenberry & Celeste Headlee.