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Originally Posted by Gem
They probably have a better understanding than we do. They are there.
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Geopolitics is determined behind closed doors. The only truth to be found in the streets of kabul is how pointless and self defeating our current actions (there) are.
If you dig deep enough in to modern history you will find that the reasons for our recent wars are seldom the same as what is told to our troops, reported in the media, taught in schools or believed by the general public.... Afghanistan and Iraq are no exceptions here.
I think it is worth highlighting Iraq in particular simply because the the trail of political malfeasance is in the public record for anyone with the inclination to discover for themselves.
It is a much dirtier game than most people presume.