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Morning Skim: Kissinger on Afghanistan, and More
The Opinionator —
... . . . to guarantee up to £600 bn worth of toxic assets held by British banks”: Like its American and Dutch counterparts, this toxic asset insurance scheme is without redeeming social value: it is inefficient, unfair and expensive to the tax payer. Apart from that it is great. There also are superior alternatives available: full nationalisation and, best of breed, the ‘good bank’ solution. Washington Post : Henry Kissinger says that “traditional anti-insurgency tactics” won’t work in Afghanistan : Military strategy should concentrate on preventing the emergence of a ...
McCain and Kissinger on Afghanistan
Swampland —
... at the American Enterprise Institute is far more detailed than Kissinger's op-ed in the Washington Post today, and it shows a better understanding of the problems on the ground. For example, McCain understands that the Afghan national army has been a surprising success--an integrated multi-ethnic force that has performed reliably in battle against the Taliban. Not surprisingly, McCain is more bullish on nation-building than Kissinger, and--as he did in Iraq--places more emphasis on counterinsurgency operations (protecting the populace) rather than counterterrorism (chasing ...
New Cabinet Working, Batman for Governor of New Mexico
Notes From a Grumpy Old Man —
Henry Kissinger William Kristol President Obama's Cabinet picks have wasted no time by plunging right into their jobs: ...
NSN Daily Update 2/26/09
democracyarsenal.org —
... Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger looks at challenges for the Obama administration’s strategy in Afghanistan, and urges determination. ...
Afghanistan: McCain vs. Kissinger
The Moderate Voice —
... operations rely, among other elements, on accurate intelligence provided by the local population, which has no incentive to cooperate in the absence of sustained security or the promise of a better life…the way to provide enduring security is by applying the same basic principles of counterinsurgency tailored for the unique circumstances of Afghanistan, backed with robust intelligence resources and a sufficient number of troops to carry it out.
In the WaPo, Kissinger contends that,
Heretofore, America has pursued traditional ...
OxBlog — ... operations rely, among other elements, on accurate intelligence provided by the local population, which has no incentive to cooperate in the absence of sustained security or the promise of a better life...the way to provide enduring security is by applying the same basic principles of counterinsurgency tailored for the unique circumstances of Afghanistan, backed with robust intelligence resources and a sufficient number of troops to carry it out.In the WaPo, Kissinger contends that, Heretofore, America has pursued traditional anti-insurgency tactics: ...
Kissinger On Afghanistan
Riehl World View —
... You can read Kissinger's take on Afghanistan here. It isn't reassuring, as many parts of his possible path to something that might resemble victory are each significant obstacles taken alone. International cooperation, a solid effort on the part of Pakistan, etc.... ...
Kissinger: COIN Won’t Work/McCain: CT Won’t Work
Outside The Beltway | OTB —
... was explained in a speech before the American Enterprise Institute and Henry Kissinger’s plan in an op-ed in the Washington Post . There are some points on which the two men agree. Both agree that Afghanistan is too important for us just to walk away. McCain I am confident victory is possible in Afghanistan. I know Americans are weary of war. I’m weary of it. But we must win the war in Afghanistan. The alternative is to risk that country’s return to its previous function as a terrorist sanctuary, from which al Qaeda could train and plan attacks against America. Such an ...
Sunday Show Review
RedState: Conservative News and Community —
... Gates commented on Fmr Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s article in the Washington Post that said a strategy to create a stable central government in Afghanistan “cannot succeed.” Gates said that this exact question is being reviewed in the administration right now, a discussion including Afghans, Europeans, and others. ...
