It's still winnable, but only just

New Yorker - by George Packer - Nov. 15, 2008 (Interview)
This week, Kilcullen agreed to do an e-mail Q. & A. on Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he’s spent a lot of time, and where the most pressing foreign crisis awaits the new Administration. Though Kilcullen is still an adviser to the State Department, he emphasized that his views are his own. And they are characteristically blunt. More »
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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 17, 2008 - See Full Review (13 answers)
Notes: Kilcullen provides interesting personal perspectives on Afghanistan. He seems to think winning or loosing the war is about a 50-50 proposition, but he sounds overly optimistic. At least he is suggesting something more than just a military strategy.
Comment: The Brits and the Russians encountered a wee bit of trouble occupying Afghanistan, and it looks like we are repeating history.

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Edited by Dwight Rousu - Nov 18, 2008 - 7:51 PM PST
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