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Which Way, L.A.?

AfPak, after Osama

Osama bin Laden is history, but the war in Afghanistan goes on. Meantime, the Obama Administration sounds conflicted when it comes to Pakistan. The White House calls it "a key partner in the fight against al Qaeda and terrorism."

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Osama bin Laden is history, but the war in Afghanistan goes on. Meantime, the Obama Administration sounds conflicted when it comes to Pakistan. The White House calls it "a key partner in the fight against al Qaeda and terrorism." But CIA Director and prospective Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta told a congressional briefing, "Either they're involved or incompetent."

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Brian Katulis

      senior fellow at the Center for American Progress

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      Stephen Biddle

      George Washington University / Council on Foreign Relations

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