The situation in Iraq has improved over the course of the election, but recent escalations in violence in Afghanistan have made the country the new hot issue. The Economist compares the two situations, as well as comments from Barack Obama and John McCain regarding the Iraq-Afghanistan split. As the election nears November 4, is Afghanistan the new Iraq?
"So which war is more important: Iraq or Afghanistan? Iraq has improved markedly, thanks in part to last year’s surge of forces, while Afghanistan has worsened. Barack Obama says it is time to switch priorities: leave Iraq and focus on Afghanistan. For John McCain, “victory” in Iraq is essential." Read More
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