My opinion is that as long as the military forces are there now, they will probably increase the tensions and undermine the possibilities for a longer term settlement. I think that’s been the record of the past 10 years largely, and that’s the record in other places as well—in Iraq, for example. So, my feeling is that a phased withdrawal of the kind that’s actually contemplated may well be the least bad of the bad options, but combined with other efforts. It’s not enough to just withdraw troops. There have to be alternatives put in place. Full interview.
Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Chomsky On Afghanistan's Future
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Great interview. I hesitantly agree with his belief that the Pentagon/CIA believes a military solution is impossible, but that doesn't mean they aren't still aiming for this outcome. U.S. emphasis remains military-centric to theoretically produce a political settlement, but this strategy could prolong the war instead.
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