I have said a number of times both here and on other blogs that the success of the Iraq surge can be replicated in Afghanistan. Usually I am shouted down, but last night I was discussing the issue with my sister-in-laws brother, who has served a number of tours there most recently commanding 100 Afghans as a CTT trainer, and he and I are in agreement. Afghanistan is winnable but one of the things that needs to happen is an Anbar style awakening. Imagine my surprise when I saw this article this morning:
Anti-Taliban militias arise in Afghanistan
U.S. and Afghan officials have begun helping a number of anti-Taliban militias that have independently taken up arms against insurgents in several parts of Afghanistan, prompting hopes of a large-scale tribal rebellion against the Taliban.
Obviously it is too early to declare this a success and say victory is imminent but it is a hopeful sign and if the additional troops Gen. McChrystal has requested are added to the mix I think we may get back on track.
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