TY  - BOOK
AU  - COPLEY Gregory R
TI  - Reality check
PY  - 2008///
KW  - AFGHANISTAN
KW  - INTERNAL SECURITY
KW  - NATO ISAF
KW  - AFGHANISTAN WAR 2001-
KW  - ALIIED OPERATIONS
N2  - 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
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