Green on Blue: causes and responses (merged thread)

[JMA]

Saw this elsewhere on the site; pessimistic but I suspect not entirely inaccurate:

http://nation.time.com/2012/09/19/af...n-do-is-leave/

David posted reference to Ben Anderson's documentary a week ago: here

Beyond the book there is a YouTube video which captures the interaction clearly.

Panorama : The Battle for Bomb Alley (Afghanistan War) 1/2 in two parts.

Little wonder the "local" Afghans find it all somewhat confusing... with some positively freaking out to the point of killing.

Not sure who thought up the idea about joint patrols in the first place. Its a really dumb idea other than for - low risk of contact - presence patrols as the last thing you want is to get into a contact with the enemy with these ANA clowns - with different training and approach to warfare - as a wild card in your midst.

Moderator's Note

Thread created for a Q&A interview with Ben Anderson:http://council.smallwarsjournal.com/...ad.php?t=16590