Flight Paths out of Afghanistan
Tariq Ali, Asia Times | November 19, 2008
Afghanistan has been at war for almost 30 years. ++ The possibility of US exit strategies hovers on the horizon but winning the war would require carpet-bombing of southern Afghanistan. ++ Many Afghans hostile to the Taliban still support the resistance. ++ The British ambassador to Kabul considers the war lost. ++ General Petraeus will not be able to work miracles in Afghanistan. ++ The main task should be creation of social infrastructure and the preservation of peace. ++ Only breaking with previous policy offers a viable future.
