A Strategy to Save Afghanistan

Paddy Ashdown | The Financial Times | February 12, 2008

Western countries should increase their military forces in Afghanistan. ++ More important is a focus on human security; otherwise, a defeat is a real possibility. ++ Priorities should be the training of the police and judiciary, providing jobs and guaranteeing fundamental public services. ++ The author was asked to be the UN's special envoy, but was rejected by Mr Karzai.