The Christian Science Monitor, November 29, 2007." title="External link to: The Christian Science Monitor, November 29, 2007." class="external">More US Marines for a 'Surge' in Afghanistan?
General James Conway of the US Marine Corps advocates the re-deployment of a large contingent of his men into Afghanistan, which would be extracted from the Marine presence in Iraq’s Anbar province, writes Gordon Lubald for the Christian Science Monitor.
In the absence of prospective troops from other countries, Gen. Conway argues it is necessary to improve the standing of the United States in the fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan with the help of more Marines.
However, other military leaders strongly oppose this suggestion, as they worry it could further jeopardize the army’s position in Iraq. Nevertheless, high-ranking officials from the US Central Command such as Admiral William Fallon, among others, support the plan and articulate the need to explore it as a serious alternative.
