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Thursday, May 25, 2017

CSIS REPORT The Afghan War: Key Developments and Metrics

One cannot but notice that, at yet another point of decision about increasing U.S. troops in Afghanistan, there is not a single word in this report about why U.S. direct participation in a war in Afghanistan -- after nearly 16 years of war -- is in the interest of the American people.  Obviously that is because there is no compelling argument that such an interest exists that would pass the laugh test.

Quite apart from the narrow national interest of t United States, there are numerous reasons why the United States should cease to be militarily involved in propping up the Afghan government, having to do with its warlord origins and character. Cordesman has no metrics related to that problm, of course.

CSIS REPORT


The Afghan War: Key Developments and Metrics

Anthony H. Cordesman

May 24, 2017
Read Online: cs.is/2rRakxn

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