Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'

To the Point

Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'

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Published on Dec 8, 2009, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:22

Episode Description

The President's escalation of force in Afghanistan will have a civilian component, although he's left it to others to explain the details. Is it "nation building" by another name? We hear about the hope for success and the risk of failure. Also, the growing threat of homegrown terrorism.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.