AFGHAN GRADS - Afghan National Police prepare to graduate from a police academy in Herat, Afghanistan, Oct. 29, 2009. The hundreds of graduates are part of an initiative to double the size of the Afghan force to 160,000 by 2013. Coalition forces contributed to their training. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Stephen Decatur From Armchair General:
Two noted experts comment on America's policy options regarding this vital National security issue.
There is currently an important and passionate debate raging about the future course of American strategy in Afghanistan. Yet, today’s politically-charged atmosphere makes it difficult for the general public to obtain clear-headed objective analysis that is not tainted by partisanship and competing political agendas. The President is reported to be weighing various options for U. S. strategy and is expected to announce his decision in the coming weeks.
To provide our readers with revealing insight and a better understanding of this vital national security issue Armchair General asked two noted experts to offer their best analysis and insight about three likely options regarding future U. S. strategy in Afghanistan.
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My Comment: I found that both sides gave interesting viewpoints and options on what to do. There is a lot to digest from this discussion, and the comments thread (with only a few comments) also deserves a read through.