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WAR UPDATE: The military strategy in Afghanistan (Long War Journal weighs in)
Long War Journal ^
| February 14, 2010 8:44 AM
| CJ Radin
Posted on 02/14/2010 11:25:58 AM PST by ksm1
Since 2006, the Taliban have made a dramatic comeback in Afghanistan after being driven from the country in 2002. As security has deteriorated, they have steadily taken control of more and more territory. In response, a new strategic plan for Afghanistan has been formulated by General Stanley McChrystal, Commander of ISAF and US Forces - Afghanistan. On Dec. 3, 2009, this plan was approved by the Obama administration. While there are several important aspects of the strategy, such as political development, economic development, counter narcotics, and the police and justice system, this article will focus on the military aspect.
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; gwot; isaf; marjah; mcchrystal; moshtarak; nato; oef; operationmoshtarak; roggio; taliban
Worth reading. It looks like Marjah is not just a Taliban hot spot, but critical strategic ground, and whoever controls Marjah controls much of the Helmand Province.
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02/14/2010 11:25:58 AM PST
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ksm1
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02/14/2010 11:37:45 AM PST
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SeeSharp
To: SeeSharp; Ernest_at_the_Beach; PhilDragoo; Grampa Dave
Fascinating story-—thanks for the link. Helps explaing the reports of 50 Tali leaders smoked by the SAS and SEALS.
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02/14/2010 12:07:41 PM PST
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BOBTHENAILER
( EPA will rule your life)
To: BOBTHENAILER; G8 Diplomat; SunkenCiv; Marine_Uncle; Fred Nerks; NormsRevenge; Oynx; gandalftb; ...
To: SeeSharp
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02/14/2010 12:43:47 PM PST
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ksm1
To: SeeSharp
Thanks for posting the link to this site.
Amazing site and amazing articles about the nitty gritty of the real on the ground situation over there!
Free Range International
Outside the Wire, Inside the Loop |
http://freerangeinternational.com/blog/
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02/14/2010 1:51:06 PM PST
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Screaming_Gerbil
(Luke 22:36 "Then said he unto them...he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.")
To: ksm1; Ernest_at_the_Beach
As usual, Bill provides careful insight backed by folks he has contact with over the years that do not mislead him.
For me it is worth a bookmark. The "plan" as laid out by him will be useful in the future as things progress or digress, to re-read.
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02/14/2010 7:14:36 PM PST
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Marine_Uncle
(Honor must be earned....)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
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02/14/2010 9:05:24 PM PST
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SunkenCiv
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