We shouldn't delude ourselves into thinking that we are in anything but a race against time in a region suspicious of foreign footprints. A senior US commander warned recently that "it's going to get worse before it gets better."
Afghanistan is not Iraq, and we should not expect the same results from a troop increase as occurred in Iraq.
Corruption remains a powerful obstacle to progress.
It is not too late to turn the tide, but only a comprehensive strategy, sufficient resources and bipartisan resolve will lead to success in Afghanistan.
