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All items tagged US-Afghanistan relationsGlobal Must Read ArticlesSeptember 27, 2010 | US Can Learn from its History in "Af-Pak" RegionIn order to stabilize the region, the US needs to realize that Pakistan is the driving source of regional insecurity, not its neighbor. ++ It should be treated the same way as South Korea in the 1960s, by encouraging bottom up trade and investment instead of military hand outs. ++ Moreover, as in Vietnam, current US counter-terrorism strategy lacks the regional experience to understand the ... MoreOctober 21, 2009 | US Must "Soldier On" in AfghanistanThe early victory, coupled with key mistakes and the over use of air support at the start of the conflict has led to the present, dire security situation. ++ The “pacification of a country needs boots on the ground [and] the tiny US military footprint bred a long-term disaster.” ++ The immense airpower used by ISAF forces has alienated the Afghan population leaving them hostile ... MoreFebruary 4, 2009 | Now Is No Time to Cut DefenseNews that the Pentagon wants to cut defense spending by 10 percent should be met with resistance by Obama. ++ Defense offers a clear means of stimulating the economy in tough times. ++ A reduction in spending would only fuel fears among allies about America’s decline and simultaneously feed enemies’ confidence that the moment is right to strike. ++ Anyone who thinks Obama ran his ... More |
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