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Michael Burleigh
Saturday 4th July 2009
Afghanistan
This comment piece in today's Times is the latest of many warning that ISAF's campaign in Afghanistan is futile and tragic for the men and women being killed. I tend to agree with this position, but, in good conscience, one has to ask what other alternatives are there for ensuring that Al Qaeda does not regroup in Afghanistan if the Taliban regain control? Given the ease with which Anglo-Pakistanis go back and forth, this question particularly concerns this country.
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About Michael Burleigh
Michael Burleigh is a historian and the author of 10 books. These include The Third Reich: a New History, Earthly Powers, Sacred Causes and Blood & Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism. He is on the Advisory Board of Standpoint.
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