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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Randy Morrow
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by Randy Morrow - Apr. 12, 2009

This article puts forth reasoned arguments against pursing a major military escalation in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. A thought provoking (and recommended) piece.

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