“Corruption in Afghanistan is systematic and widespread”
Published: 17 October, 2009, 04:39
Edited: 17 October, 2009, 11:17
Afghanistan,Pul-e Alam : An Afghan National Army (ANA) soldier stands guard during a gunbattle in Pul-i-Alam, 50 kilometres south of Kabul on August 10, 2009.(AFP PHOTO/Massoud Hossaini )
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I'd have to agree that if the political situation in Afghanistan is not resolved, then the soldier increase will NOT make any difference and will NOT bring the international community a military victory. General McChrystal has an impeccable military record but his proposed strategy cost US taxpayers billions of dollars on a war that can't be won with military force. The US and Nato (UN) has already wasted millions on a fraudelent election last month. It's far too comical to hear the incumbent (Karzai) declare that the elections were fair and that there were only a few minor cases of voter fraud. The US and international community needs to develop a strategy that ensures political stability before sending any more troops. At this point, President Karzai is not a dedicated partner and has become megalamaniac who refuses to leave his thrown. If Obama administration really believes in change, they should start with the peaceful removal of Karzai.