How Should the U.S. Execute a Surge in Afghanistan?

[Uboat509]

The solution is centuries old.

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Didn't work all that well then either.

Then don't build central government. Build/reinforce/co-opt/local governments/tribal leaders/warlords.

And create Somalia. No central government. Lots of warlords squabbling over control of resources. Complete lawlessness. Fertile ground for Islamic fundamentalists. AQ would love for the government of Afghanistan to fail.

Different messenger: different reaction from Europeans.

Lets see how long that honeymoon lasts.

SFC W