Does the threat from al Qaeda justify a major escalation in Central Asia?

The Afpak muddle (part 2)

Does the threat of international terrorism -- specifically al Qaeda -- justify a costly, long-term engagement in Afghanistan and Pakistan? President Obama and his advisors think so, but I'm still not convinced. I certainly understand that we have a terrorism problem; I just don't believe that it is serious enough to warrant the level and type of effort the administration is proposing. And if the results of the recent NATO summit are any indication, our ... Full Story »

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Dwight Rousu
4.2
by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 10, 2009

Walt gets real in looking at risks, and the potential for over-reacting to them. Though persuasive in steering the reader away from the current path, a more desirable path is not charted. The article appears to be a multipart report, linking the other parts may add content.

Focus on non-military means; focus strategy around Pakistan.

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