Precarious Position of Afghan National Army Calls for Patience on All Military Sides

There is no doubt that the Afghan National Army is at a precarious position. Though they can pride themselves on many positive factors, it it still left to be said that there is widespread drug-use among the ranks, illiteracy inhibits their competency, and unresolved tribal tribulations continue to flair up. But what else can you ask for? Afghanistan's history cannot change in a year, or even a few years. Patience is the most important thing to value in this war. Patience for all military sides. 

The Rise of Confidence in the National Afghan Army Comes with a Price

Life is changing in Afghanistan on a daily basis.

One of the largest shifts that is occurring now is the hand-over to the Afghan national army. It is beginning to unfold city-by-city, and Afghan politicians are gaining more confidence in this move.

But the terrorists have seemed to devise new methods of attack, taking down Afghan politicians without notice or with an edge of caution by intelligence. This rise of positive enforcement in the Afghan national army has caused the extremists to act with desperation.

But a group can be desperate for only so long.

Military Service Payment Unsure in Debt Crises

Though there is no more fear since the debt agreement has passed its initial stages, it is still alarming that service men and women would not get their due otherwise. Though Mullen could not give direct answers to what would happen if the debt bill had not have passed, I am sure Obama had a plan in mind - whether not to pay or to pay. 

The Reasons for American Military and Nato to be in Afghanistan

There are many conspiracies theories as to why the American military and Nato are in Afghanistan. The reasons are not one, but many. To simplify an issue of this magnitude would be to deride its significance on international politics.

From a holistic view, one can say that every branch of the American government has a different reason for being there:

Appointment of Allen Might Spell More Disaster

The hand-over to the national afghan security is risky, without a doubt. But I wonder more about why Petraeus stepped down and let Allen take over. Though Allen seems to take the position that he will continue Petraeus' course, another general means another way of action. Can Allen handle the deficit of forces caused by the recent troop withdrawal? The new appointment of general Allen might cause more distress in this increasingly choatic time of the hand-over and troop withdrawal.