Chuck Spinney


Chuck Spinney has a well written article on some of the obstacles facing Western efforts in Afghanistan. This, and a number of others, suggest that a major revision is needed in military efforts in the country. This is supposed to occur under General McChrystal. However, in a recent discussion with individuals that are looking at crafting an Information Operations support plan, I am not seeing his desires translated very well.

The focus must be at the lowest level, that is the village/district. To continue a top down approach as envisioned by these folks, will not satisfy the General's requirement. He is also pushing to have the plan at the lowest possible classification level, that is unclassified, and resistance is building there also. They believe it is ludicrous that it can be done at an unclassified level.

And thus, while there is new thinking at the top, there is old blood below.

Spinney Post:
www.counterpunch.org/spinney07142009.html

Afghanistan

There are a great many solutions bantered about for solving Afghan's problems. Few are rooted in the good of the public. Unless the needs of the populace are addressed, failure looms on the horizon.