Gates in Afghanistan for talks on US troop surge

Experts warn that Afghanistan lacks literate young men, veterans with leadership skills, facilities for training and money for weapons.

A senior NATO commander has warned that the current police force of around 68,000 is prone to corruption. Out of 94,000 soldiers trained so far, 10,000 have defected and 15 percent of the armed forces are drug addicts. - Sydney Morning Herald

Gates holds talks in Afghanistan - BBC