I don't think the war in Afghanistan was ruthlessly enough waged.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker believes the war in Afghanistan was not conducted with sufficient force or determination.
- In plain terms
- Afghanistan war needs more aggressive military action.
- What can you take from it?
- Military campaigns may require more force to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines sufficient force?
- When is escalation justified?
Another view
More force does not guarantee success.
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