Posted on 09/07/08
Double time, NATO leaders
The daily reports from Afghanistan are not encouraging. By most or all measures, NATO forces are losing the initiative while the Taliban and its allies within the criminal elements, particularly the drug trade, are picking up the pace of attacks. The argument that NATO's modestly increased ground strength over the past year would provide more opportunities for battlefield contacts with the insurgents makes sense, but is not entirely convincing.
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