More is Less in Afghanistan (via Steve McCurry’s Blog)

The Law of Diminishing Returns West Kabul, Afghanistan, 1995   Recently General McChrystal was quoted as saying that Marjah in Helmand Province is a bleeding ulcer.  McChrystal is under pressure from every side to produce better, faster, and more effective results.  We have more troops in Afghanistan than we have ever had, and yet the security situation continues to deteriorate.  Many don't know what the mission is and wonder how they will know w … Read More

via Steve McCurry's Blog