New Surge To Afghanistan Is Civilian, Not Military

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Progress in Afghanistan this year will depend on how the U.S. surge there plays out -- not just the military surge but another, less well-known influx of civilians. The United States and NATO have sent a legion of reformers with the difficult task of fostering good governance. It's this effort that may ultimately determine the lasting success of U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks with NPR's Quil Lawrence about the large, coordinated U.S. civilian effort in Afghanistan.
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