NATO Can't Win the War in Afghanistan, Afghans Can
Roger Cohen, The New York Times | September 8, 2008
The war in Afghanistan stands at a critical juncture; the Taliban-led insurgency is gaining in effectiveness and influence. ++ The US troop surge planned to counter this threat is no remedy in itself. ++ NATO should develop a national reconciliation program which would bring ex-Taliban moderates into politics. ++ It is also crucial that the number of Afghan soldiers doubles, their salaries rise, and they are better trained by US troops. ++ The Afghan army must be the cornerstone of NATO strategy in the region, as only it can win this war.
