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**Psymoussy** · 06-12-2010, 12:24 PM

What would you expect from a Moran?

The issue in Afghanistan is not military, its political.

First, the Taliban is hiding behind the Pakistani border, and rotting out Pakistan to boot. If Pakistan wants to let that happen, we can start talking to India about missile defense. If that doesn't get their attention, we can pick off Pakistans nuclear capability in about an hour and let India pick over the carcass.

Second, within Afghanistan, you can only centralize power in Kabul if the local hereditary leaders consent. If that is lacking, you either have to kill them, or set up several compliant feudal vassals.

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Psymoussy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	What would you expect from a Moran? The issue in Afghanistan is not military, its political. First, the Taliban is hiding behind the Pakistani border, and rotting out Pakistan to boot. If Pakistan wants to let that happen, we can start talking to India about missile defense. If that doesn't get their attention, we can pick off Pakistans nuclear capability in about an hour and let India pick over the carcass. Second, within Afghanistan, you can only centralize power in Kabul if the local hereditary leaders consent. If that is lacking, you either have to kill them, or set up several compliant feudal vassals.
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