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To understand the complexities of the AfPak region/border and the ISAF efforts therein, these PBS Frontline documentaries are not to be missed -
‘Behind Taliban Lines’ -
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/talibanlines/
‘Pakistan: The Lost Generation’ -
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/pakistan901/video_index.html
Map – http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/talibanlines/map/
Video
With an unparalleled depth of domain knowledge, Alexiev positions Marjah and the Flynn expose in a realpolitik understanding of the Afghan human and political terrain…
http://article.nationalreview.com/425761/afghanistan-at-the-crossroads/alex-alexiev
More satellites will also help…
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/24/world/asia/24satellites.html
As would more oversight of contractors vis a vis hearts and minds…
http://armed-services.senate.gov/Webcasts/2010/02%20February/02-24-10%20Webcast.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/world/asia/03battle.html?_r=1&hp
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/world/asia/05afghan.html?scp=1&sq=nuristan%208&st=cse
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/10/01/world/middleeast/afghanistan-policy.html
Ed Darack imagery and perspective as an embedded photojournalist with the USMC – www.darack.com
