Reality check / Gregory R Copley
Material type: TextPublication details: 2008Subject(s): In: Defense & Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy Vol 36 No 4-5, 2008, pp.4-6 (22)Summary: Analysis of the realities facing the new commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Argues that wishful thinking in Washington is complicating an already difficult situation. Considers the political situation in Afghanistan; the problems facing Pakistan in its efforts to assist the Afghan government as well as deal with the tribal areas; expanding opium production; food shortages; and not least the lack of stability, security, development or progress in Afghanistan.Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Analysis of the realities facing the new commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. Argues that wishful thinking in Washington is complicating an already difficult situation. Considers the political situation in Afghanistan; the problems facing Pakistan in its efforts to assist the Afghan government as well as deal with the tribal areas; expanding opium production; food shortages; and not least the lack of stability, security, development or progress in Afghanistan.
NATO, AFGHAN, SECURITY
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