Balancing Act

General Dostum returns to Afghanistan this summer. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press.

This week on War News Radio, we hear about the role of warlords in Afghanistan’s recent history, and in the country’s current politics. Kyle Goeckner-Wald reports.

Then, we find out more about the intertwined problems of child labor and education in Afghanistan. Samia Abbass reports.

Finally, we hear about one of Afghanistan’s insurgent groups – the Haqqani Network. Emily Hager reports.

These stories this week from War News Radio, plus the week’s news.