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It is discouraging to note the poppy problem continues to grow worse despite claims by some counter-narcotics organisations of the increases in seizures and eradication. The problem however is...

Quantitative measues are beset with problems in trying to assess a complex dynamic such as electrification = security.

In my own experience in Afghanistan, the situation varies by region and...

First, I agree with many of your comments and appreciate the correction to the quote.

I have often depicted the Afghan situation as the 'Wild West' to friends and aquaintances and mused myself...

For years now I have heard the constant rhetoric regarding how corrupt the ANP are, and how many problems are associated with their buildup. But the information available from several independent...

It is my recommendation that experimentation consider adopting a failed (mega-)city scenario for future research rather than the current concentration on failed and failing states. It is my personal...

EBO - or as I refer to it 'Effects Blurred Operations' encapsulates the arguments I believe you are making. I was engaged in the campaign assessment process and found it extremely difficult to...

Perhaps these individuals could consider joining another Military. I am aware of several former UK Army personnel that are now gainfully employed with the Canadian Forces. Perhaps they could have a...

Thanks to Wilf for initiating this thread and to the many contributions which are richly exploring the issues related to metrics. I wish to contribute to this exchange with my own observations and...

A lovely stats related quote I picked up somewhere states, "You can torture statistics enough to admit to anything."

Population figures in Afghanistan are ripe for torture since there are no...

Agreed that there are other aspects to consider and in fact I would expand the concept one step further to consideration of an Avatar based solution which would present a real-lifelike caricature on...

* The Canadian Forces is looking for Voice Response Translators to help troops communicate with Afghans when an interpreter's not about.


I understand the requirement for such a capability,...

I agree that we need to re-shape the counter drug strategies currently in place and I have a bold proposal that I wish to air and maybe get some constructive feedback in order to shape it more fully....