A former Marine Corps captain with combat experience in Iraq, Hoh had also served in uniform at the Pentagon, and as a civilian in Iraq and at the State Department. By July, he was the senior U.S. civilian in Zabul province, a Taliban hotbed. But last Full Story »
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Informative article about former Marine Matthew Hoh, who resigned from the Foreign Service to protest the war in Afghanistan. This report provides good information about his background and career, including comments from U.S. officials involved in this incident (though none of his previous employers, colleagues or family members are cited in this profile). A few more independent sources and perspectives would be helpful to provide more context about Hoh and the circumstances that led to his resignation.
If the United States is to remain in Afghanistan, Hoh said, he would advise a reduction in combat forces. He also would suggest providing more support for Pakistan, better U.S. communication and propaganda skills to match those of al-Qaeda, and more pressure on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to clean up government corruption — all options being discussed in White House deliberations.
