“There's a sense of desperation in Afghanistan because of the lack of funding and the fact that the U.S. only has a one-track military strategy. It doesn't have an economic and political game plan.” FactsPoliticalGamesPlansEconomicMilitaryStrategyTrackAfghanistanDesperationFundingGame PlanMilitary StrategyPolitical Games Author:Ahmed Rashid
“The idea of a permanent U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, as opposed to an economic presence, is going to create a new wave of hostility toward the United States.” IdeasStatesUnitedUnited StatesEconomicMilitaryWavePermanentAfghanistanHostilityMilitary Presence Author:Ahmed Rashid
“The United States only knows one form of intervention and that is the military one. Everything depends on drawn weapons. We should, however, develop a wider scope of action. And we should learn to be patient.” ActionMilitaryPatientBe Patient Author:Ahmed Rashid
