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Afghanistan
When America Leaves: Asia after the Afghan War
2012-04-15
Long, thought-provoking piece on what's been happening in the region beyond the American military effort, and the changes that might be rung as a result once we are gone.
Posted by:trailing wife

#1  Long article. Good summary of the various interests: U.S., China, Pakistan, India, Russia, Iran, and the Stans and the strategic jockeying among them as the U.S. prepares to leave Afghanistan. As pointed out, the U.S. may have a steering role for Afghanistan without the cost of occupying the country. Much depends upon how much control those whom we have trained in Afghanistan can maintain a somewhat stable country and prevent the return of a ruling Taliban.
Posted by: JohnQC   2012-04-15 10:27  

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