Ask around, and you’ll find that people have varying opinions about the key to winning the war in Afghanistan.
Issues like women’s rights, drug trafficking, corruption and the insurgency can make it difficult for the public to agree on which area warrants the most attention.
Although the formula for success in Afghanistan may be complex to some, it is commonly agreed that the war cannot be won by military might alone. According to Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, International Security Assistance Force commander, the current strategy used by coalition forces in the region focuses on a three-pronged approach: improve security, establish government processes and focus on infrastructure development.
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