NATO Must Step up in Afghanistan

It's spring in Afghanistan and time for the annual Taliban offensive. This year, with the new Pakistan government making noises about negotiating with the tribes backing the Taliban, the enemy may be emboldened to strike even harder at the peace and security of Afghani villagers.
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Just a "few thousand more troops" would help enormously. France just promised an additional 1000 men for the war effort but that is the extent of any additional help that has been forthcoming. For the Germans, who have a sizable contingent in Afghanistan but refuse to put them in harms way, this attitude is breeding resentment among those nations who are doing the bulk of the fighting...

For NATO as an organization, this may be the most serious crisis in its entire existence.

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