The 30-Year War in Afghanistan - George Friedman

The U.S. obsession with Afghanistan, an on-again, off-again affair for 30 years, has entered a new phase in which the U.S. and allied militaries are directly carrying the war-fighting burden for the first time. Given the time frame grand strategy imposes, and given the capabilities of the Taliban, it is difficult to see how this strategy will work out, however. [more] .... - Geopolitical Weekly STRATFOR

The 30-Year War in Afghanistan
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