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February 24, 2010
Following the Bear
A joint team of active-duty U.S. military officers studying Afghanistan war strategy find similarities between Gorbachov's change of course in 1986 and Obama's change of course in 2009 saying, the most important difference between 1986 Soviet and 2009 U.S. strategies is "one of resolve."
Gorbachev was clearly surging to set the condition for withdrawal, while the new U.S. administration appears to be committed to stay long enough to create long-term stability. In addition to the three key pillars outlined here, the U.S. plan emphasizes a whole-of-government approach, including a plan to raise the foundation of Afghanistan's economy.
Funny that. To me, what look like preparations for withdrawal in 1986 look like preparations for withdrawal today.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at February 24, 2010 08:44 AM
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