The zombie war in Afghanistan

The Zombie War In Afghanistan -- Stephen M. Walt, Foreign Policy

"U.S. Will Widen War on Militants Inside Pakistan" and "Germany Will Begin Afghan Exit Next Year."

Those two stories tell you a lot about the situation in Central Asia, especially when read in the context of the latest strategy review. Surprise, surprise: that review reaffirmed virtually all of the Obama administration's justifications for continuing the war, and offered just enough upbeat assessments to support a continued effort. At the same time, it provides just enough prophylactic pessimism to appear "realistic."

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http://walt.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2010/12/17/the_zombie_war_in_afghanistan

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