David Kilcullen (left) asks a question of Lt. Col. Michael Infanti. (army.mil)(Photo from The Washington Independent)
Leading authority on counter-insurgency fears US is heading for 'irresponsible' fudge on extra troops
A key adviser to Nato forces warned today that Barack Obama risks a Suez-style debacle in Afghanistan if he fails to deploy enough extra troops and opts instead for a messy compromise.
David Kilcullen, one of the world's leading authorities on counter-insurgency and an adviser to the British government as well as the US state department, said Obama's delay in reaching a decision over extra troops had been "messy". He said it not only worried US allies but created uncertainty the Taliban could exploit.
Barack Obama 'Risks Suez-Like Disaster' In Afghanistan, Says Key Adviser -- The Guardian
Leading authority on counter-insurgency fears US is heading for 'irresponsible' fudge on extra troops
A key adviser to Nato forces warned today that Barack Obama risks a Suez-style debacle in Afghanistan if he fails to deploy enough extra troops and opts instead for a messy compromise.
David Kilcullen, one of the world's leading authorities on counter-insurgency and an adviser to the British government as well as the US state department, said Obama's delay in reaching a decision over extra troops had been "messy". He said it not only worried US allies but created uncertainty the Taliban could exploit.
Leading authority on counter-insurgency fears US is heading for 'irresponsible' fudge on extra troops
A key adviser to Nato forces warned today that Barack Obama risks a Suez-style debacle in Afghanistan if he fails to deploy enough extra troops and opts instead for a messy compromise.
David Kilcullen, one of the world's leading authorities on counter-insurgency and an adviser to the British government as well as the US state department, said Obama's delay in reaching a decision over extra troops had been "messy". He said it not only worried US allies but created uncertainty the Taliban could exploit.
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Update: Losing Kilcullen -- DoD Buzz
My Comment: When David Kilcullen talks .... people listen.
A key adviser to Nato forces warned today that Barack Obama risks a Suez-style debacle in Afghanistan if he fails to deploy enough extra troops and opts instead for a messy compromise.
David Kilcullen, one of the world's leading authorities on counter-insurgency and an adviser to the British government as well as the US state department, said Obama's delay in reaching a decision over extra troops had been "messy". He said it not only worried US allies but created uncertainty the Taliban could exploit.
Read more ....
Update: Losing Kilcullen -- DoD Buzz
My Comment: When David Kilcullen talks .... people listen.