Germans in Afghanistan

[uwew]

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So, what is your position?

Steve

The author seems to think that the German COIN operations are quite succesfull.
I am curious how others see that.

Is ther German military contribution of any value to the coalition?
Is German military performance on par with that of other coalition forces
or sub-standard? I would be especially interested in the opinion of soldiers
from other coalition forces who have served in northern Afghanistan.
Uwe

[Mike in Hilo]

Thanks for posting. Useful especially, IMO, for the example of the use of a "lokale Polizei/Burgerwehr."

Cheers,
Mike.

[Jedburgh]

PRIO, 15 Nov 11: A Reluctant Warrior: The German Engagement in Afghanistan

This case study first contextualizes the German Afghanistan engagement in light of the broader foreign policy concerns, and then focuses on the development and adjustment of military strategy in relation to other components of the engagement. In this respect, special attention is given to the importance of realities on the ground in Afghanistan, organizational (NATO) interests, and domestic factors.