Local Defence in Afghanistan

[JMA]

I always noticed that Afghan villagers were armed to the teeth and not shy about fighting. They already have a militia and a local defence program there, the trick is getting them to use it against the proper enemy.

That is a double edged sword is it not? Today they fight for you, tomorrow against and thereafter for the highest bidder. Karzai probably understands this.

[subrosa]

perhaps they should incorporate their militia it and call it something like x risk management or kaala-oba etc etc...