"Michael O'Hanlon and Hassina Sherjan have written a superb
analysis of the current strategy in Afghanistan. It is an
insightful work by two authors with exceptional knowledge and
experience. It is a must-read for those who want a clear
understanding of the situation, the strategy, and the path ahead in
this crucial conflict."
--General Anthony C. Zinni, USMC (Retired)
In this unique collaboration between an American scholar and an
Afghan American entrepreneur, "Toughing It Out in Afghanistan"
provides a succinct look at the current situation in Afghanistan
with policy prescriptions for the future.
Drawing partly on personal experiences, O'Hanlon and Sherjan
outline the tactics being used to protect the Afghan population and
defeat the insurgents. They discuss ongoing efforts to reform the
Afghan police, to run a better prison system for detainees, to
enlist the help of more of Afghanistan's tribes, and to attack
corruption. They also discuss the Afghan resistance, including an
explanation of how the Taliban mounted a comeback and what it will
take to defeat them.
The authors also seek to demolish common myths about
Afghanistan, such as the notion that somehow its people hate
foreigners. And they explain how to use metrics, such as those in
the Brookings Afghanistan Index, to determine if the new strategy
is succeeding in the course of 2010 and 2011. Included are policy
suggestions to further increase the size and capabilities of the
Afghan army and police, to facilitate Afghan businesses'
involvement in economic recovery, to expand the role of other
Muslim nations in the effort, and to create a strong international
aid coordinator as a civilian counterpart to NATO's military
leader.
General
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