U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jason Basilides pauses for a moment with his interpreter while on a dismount patrol mission near Forward Operating Base Baylough, Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 17, 2009. Basilides is the platoon leader of 2nd Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adam MancinThe Afghanistan Strategy -- Captain's Journal
The administration has announced its Afghanistan strategy, parts of which are reproduced below.
Let me start by addressing the way forward in Pakistan. The United States has great respect for the Pakistani people. They have a rich history and have struggled against long odds to sustain their democracy. The people of Pakistan want the same things that we want. An end to terror, access to basic services, the opportunity to live their dreams and the security that can only come with the rule of law. The single greatest threat to that future comes from Al Qaida and their extremist allies. And that is why we must stand together …
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My Comment: The Captain's Journal has obviously spent a considerable amount of time and thinking to produce this very thoughtful post on the new strategy for Afghanistan.
My gut tells me that he is .... as always .... accurate in his assessment. A must read for all of us who have a stake in this war.