Denmark Shows How to Get Support for Afghanistan
While European support to NATO's strategy in Afghanistan is progressively being undermined, Denmark stands out by maintaining a supportive public opinion in spite of heavy casualties. ++ The Danish government unveils the ingredients of a popular military engagement: an elite consensus including politicians, government and opposition, intellectuals as well as columnists. ++ Giving reporters deep access to soliders is key. ++ "If you can't win the public opinion, you have lost the war" said the Danish defence minister.
