Is Counterinsurgency the Right Path in Afghanistan?

by snuffysmith | October 29, 2009 at 06:43 pm

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Is Counterinsurgency the Right Path in Afghanistan? Posted October 27, 2009
The strategy seeks to turn local populations against insurgents by providing protection and building trust. But it takes time, troops, and cash. Can it be more effective in the long run than counterterrorism or other methods that cost less and may cause fewer casualties?

This is a very interesting opinion piece which discusses the pros and cons of the US Counterinsurgency strategy and its applicability in Afghanistan.