Altering Afghanistan's Balance of Power
Marines along with foreign and Afghan forces began a major offensive in the city of Marja in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province on Saturday, with the goal of regaining control from the Taliban and establishing a government there. CFR national security expert Max Boot, who was in the province in October as the offensive was being planned, says success in Marja will mean being able to extend the area of control in “a kind of spreading ink stain, which is a ... Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
