NATO Head Seeks Bigger Afghan Role by Europe

NATO Head Seeks Bigger Afghan Role by Europe

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Mr. Rasmussen, 56, a former Danish prime minister, takes office at a time when European will to support NATO’s biggest mission, the war in Afghanistan, is waning. NATO casualties there hit an all-time high last month, and Britain, France and Germany have shown a reluctance to commit more troops.

But echoing the plaintive pleas of his predecessor, the Dutch diplomat Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Mr. Rasmussen called for more European troops and more Europeans to train the Afghan Army and police to stand on their own.

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[edit on 3-8-2009 by SLAYER69]

Well this is welcomed news if it happens

I say they don't have to fight. Let them train the Future Afghan military and police units elsewhere if they don't want to put more troops in harms way. That seems reasonable. That will free up our troops.

I've tried looking for some more information on the UKs proposed negotiation proposal with the moderates but nothing new has come down the pike.





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[edit on 3-8-2009 by SLAYER69]

Well this didnt get much attention.
One shameless bump then off into the abyss