http://gorilla.wildlifedirect.org/2008/12/09/talks-to-end-conflict-begin-but-eu-cool-on-the-idea-of-sending-troops/ Mountain Gorilla Protection Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:35:21 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://gorilla.wildlifedirect.org/2008/12/09/talks-to-end-conflict-begin-but-eu-cool-on-the-idea-of-sending-troops/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Tony Raizis Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:49:49 +0000 http://gorilla.wildlifedirect.org/2008/12/09/talks-to-end-conflict-begin-but-eu-cool-on-the-idea-of-sending-troops/#comment-576 EU soldiers are definitely needed in DR Congo, whereas I am unconvinced that a major effort in Afghanistan is going to achieve anything other than greater resentment and commitment to fanaticism by the Taliban and their sympathiziers, which are increasing in numbers. It may be possible to subdue the Taliban temporarily but they will be back with greater resolve after all the dust settles from any major conflict. Let's not delude ourselves that stepping up conflict in Afghanistan is going to bring desirable changes to the region. I hope Belgium will fulfil their promise of committing well equipped troops to the region, and thank goodness that at least one country has the courage and good will to commit to this important task. EU soldiers are definitely needed in DR Congo, whereas I am unconvinced that a major effort in Afghanistan is going to achieve anything other than greater resentment and commitment to fanaticism by the Taliban and their sympathiziers, which are increasing in numbers. It may be possible to subdue the Taliban temporarily but they will be back with greater resolve after all the dust settles from any major conflict. Let’s not delude ourselves that stepping up conflict in Afghanistan is going to bring desirable changes to the region. I hope Belgium will fulfil their promise of committing well equipped troops to the region, and thank goodness that at least one country has the courage and good will to commit to this important task.

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