Shihab Rattansi

Strategy crucial to Afghan victory - 10 Sept 09

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• published: 10 Sep 2009
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Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe A senior US military analyst says any military strategy in Afghanistan will be futile if the US fails to provide decisive leadership. In an interview with Al Jazeera's Shihab Rattansi, Anthony Cordesman, an adviser to General Stanley McCrystal, the new Nato commander in Afghanistan, warned against the continuation of what he called "half-measures" in Afghanistan. Cordesman said such measures allow the Taliban to continue taking the initiative and win what he called "a battle of political attrition". But he said the US must also have an exit strategy with a firm destination, and must be prepared to re-establish a new form of security structure. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts