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