An Afghanistan Write-Off Isn’t an Option
President Obama recently said that by the end of next year the war in Afghanistan “will come to a responsible end.”
A responsible approach must recognize the dynamics on the ground. Violence and predation in the country are deeply rooted. Even in the winter fighting “lull,” there are an average of 50 insurgent attacks a day across the country.
What is urgently required is a realistic assessment by the United States and its allies about the challenges ahead, a more political approach, and a commitment to remain engaged in Afghanistan well beyond 2014.
This will not be easy. Disillusionment about Afghanistan in Washington and other capitals is growing.… Seguir leyendo »