I just came across the new SENLIS Council Report on AFGHANISTAN.
At first glance it looks like they got it right. In the appendices they even discuss on COIN theory and give excerpts of the new US COIN manual in order to stress the simple fact, that we don't stick to our own doctrine.
Very sadly that especially the UK troops in AFG recurr to sweep operations and bombing campaigns despite their huge COIN experience.
The Canadians who are right now blaming the Germans of not joining the fight in the South of AFG should rethink.

Highly recommended read. You find the report at:
http://www.senliscouncil.net/documents/Full_CI_Report

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