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Friday, November 19, 2010

Security Bubbles in Afghanistan - Can They Last?

The concept of pushing coalition forces out to small outposts in the rural parts of Afghanistan has been implemented across the country.  These small outposts are sometimes referred to as "security bubbles".  Read about one such security bubble that Italian troops are manning in Bala Murghab, Afghanistan.  See "In Afghanistan, Can NATO's Security Bubbles Last?", NPR, November 17, 2010.