Nothing to See Here Posted by Patrick Barry

I'm struck by McChrystal's emphasis on how the administration's strategy, and the deliberations that went into it, have added "clarity" that benefits every component of the mission.  If there's a rift between the Administration and the ground commanders, it's not on display here (at least so far). 

Where there's slip between the cup and the lip will be in terms of how that approach is implemented.  In that sense, McChrystal's remarks have a dual effect.  Besides reassuring Congress that the Administration and ISAF are on the same page, by recognizing the clarity of the administration's strategy, McChrystal winds up holding himself accountable on the implementation side.  Any missteps in operationalizing this clear guidance will be largely on his shoulders. 

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Hi,
He also advocates upgradation of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) in order to increase its efficacy since in the long term scenario; it is the ANSF that will hold the reigns of a stable Afghanistan.