NATO Is Losing in Afghanistan
Seumas Milne, The Guardian | August 22, 2008
Instead of demonstrating the noble character of NATO, the so called "good war" in Afghanistan is running out of control. ++ The death toll is rising inexorably, the security situation for aid agencies and women deteriorates and the local population is turning more and more against the Alliance. ++ The only way to resolve the conflict is to withdraw the foreign troops and start negotiating a political settlement with all significant actors, including the Taliban, and guaranteed by the regional powers and neighbouring states.
