Walter Pincus had an article today in Wash Post on McKiernan's Afghanistan counterinsurgency guidance paper. (And it's a manageable 3 pages.)
Here are some points that Pincus highlights in McKiernan's report:
1. Focus on development and governance, not just security
2. Do not clear an area unless Afghan forces can hold it
23. Legitimize the Afghan forces - so people will trust them and choose their side not Taliban
4. Understand the nuances of Afghan culture
5. Learn what governance means to local population
5. enforce rule of law - support the shura (local council) do not choose side, pick outside power players
6. Build relationships with local population and Afghan security counterparts
7. Be visible; give Afghans credit
8. "Win battle of perception"
9. Encourage moderates
10. De-legitimize insurgents and extremists
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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COIN will work in Afghanistan as long as it's not imported lock stock and barrel from Iraq.
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