Pentagon study: Change course in Afghanistan
A classified Pentagon report urges President Barack Obama to shift U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, de-emphasizing democracy-building and concentrating more on targeting Taliban and al-Qaida sanctuaries inside Pakistan with the aid of Pakistani military forces. Full Story »
Posted by Peter L. Combs
The report seems lacking in insight, and advocates for deepening the quagmire in Afghanistan. There is no advice for government corruption, armed warlords, the opium trade, lack of a justice system, security for the residents, schools, healthcare, water, nor electricity. Just visions of how to kill more people identified as enemies.