Global Geopolitics Net Sites / IPS Commentary by Killid Correspondents* KABUL, Oct 30 (IPS) – The U.S. and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) have spent billions of dollars, sacrificed hundreds of lives and worked for years to fight insurgents and foster democracy in Afghanistan. Though it now appears that the western appetite for continuing this [...]
AFGHANISTAN: NATO Members in Waiting Mode
October 25, 2009 By
Global Geopolitics Net Sites / IPS Analysis by Pavol Stracansky BRATISLAVA, Oct 25 (IPS) – Corruption, doubts over Afghan leadership, and faltering public support have emerged as the main stumbling blocks to a demand for more NATO troops in Afghanistan. North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) secretary-general Anders Fogh Rasmussen had wanted NATO defence ministers meeting [...]
