| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1127758 | Orbis | 2011 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
The author reflects on our decade long conflict in Afghanistan and identifies what he considers a main contributor to the malaise. He believes it is a failure to communicate: a message of purpose which answers the oft-asked “why are we there?” question amongst Western audiences; a message of resolve on which Afghans can bet their lives that ISAF will remain there until the Taliban is beaten or compelled to reasonable compromise; and, a message of what success will look like which is accompanied by a compelling rationalization of the cost.
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Authors
David Betz,