The dream of Afghan democracy is dead
Jun 13, 2008 12:41:35 GMT -5
Post by HABsurd on Jun 13, 2008 12:41:35 GMT -5
Grim but realistic analysis of what our realistic objectives should be beyond grandiose claims of waging war on terror.
"Many western officials admit privately that any real hopes of creating a democratic Afghanistan are now dead. "If we could get a moderately civilised and effective military dictatorship, we'd be very lucky indeed," was the grim comment of one senior officer."
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"Many western officials admit privately that any real hopes of creating a democratic Afghanistan are now dead. "If we could get a moderately civilised and effective military dictatorship, we'd be very lucky indeed," was the grim comment of one senior officer."
us.ft.com/ftgateway/superpage.ft?news_id=fto061120081415294355
