We are interested in finding out more about the Middle East. It appears that over the course of the last few decades, the Middle East has become a hotspot for international politics. However, seeing as the Middle East covers a large area, we would like to try and focus on Afghanistan and the United States’ interaction with it. After the US invaded Iraq, there has been hardly any coverage on Afghanistan, yet it seems that is where Al Qaeda is concentrated. We will focus on current events in the area, and try to understand the underlying themes/issues creating the tension there, and what is being done to solve the problems.