Leaving Corruptistan: Washington Favors Exit over Fight with Karzai - Der Spiegel

Declare victory and then leave. That seems to be Washington's line in Afghanistan these days. The United States has even caved in to Afghan President Hamid Karzai on a dispute over an airline alleged to have transported drugs. Getting out, it seems, has become more important than fighting corruption. By Susanne Koelbl more... -- Washington Favors Exit over Fight with Karzai in Afghanistan ...