The waiting game: A stronger Taliban lies low, hoping the U.S. will leave Afghanistan
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The US Special Forces (SF) officers believe that the Taliban forces are playing a waiting game in Afghanistan as the insurgents are lying low, avoiding high-profile attacks on the US and coalition forces. They believe that their aims is to convince US commanders and their political masters that the Taliban no longer poses a major threat to stability in Afghanistan and that it is time to withdraw US forces from the country.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2006
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Missing the mark: We're not training the whole team
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The component of the transformation of U.S. national power that centers on training is one of the most difficult to appreciate and hardest to implement. A commitment to do this properly is neither in place with affected parties nor yet authorized by higher authority as a forcing function.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2004
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