The enemy may be shadowy, but this war will follow the usual battle lines

Article Abstract:

The problems associated with putting together a military response to the terrorist attacks in the US are considered. It is argued that unilateral action by the US will have a negative effect and that punitive strikes must be avoided.

Intnl Terrorist Actions, Political aspects, Terrorism, International offenses

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This time the outcome is hard to predict

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The US and its allies will face significant challenges in undertaking military action against Afghanistan. The country's mountainous terrain means that it will not be possible to use advance weaponry, and this will place strong emphasis on intelligence gathering and training.

Planning

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This war reveals the limitations of American military strategy

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It is important to avoid being too hasty in learning lessons from military action in Afghanistan. Air power linked with local anti-Taliban warlords seems to have been the most effective strategy, but it is important to remember that local allies may not always be reliable. A strong presence on the ground is vital to establishing political influence.

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