Analysis: Gen. Nicholson says US strategy in Afghanistan ‘is working,’ despite the facts
By Bill Roggio | August 23, 2018 | admin@longwarjournal.org | @billroggio
In a press briefing yesterday that seemed detached from the reality on the ground in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, the commander of Resolute Support and US Forces Afghanistan said the “the strategy is working†and “advancing us towards reconciliation†with the Taliban.
Nicholson briefed Pentagon reporters remotely from Afghanistan. The call was abruptly cut off, presumably due to technical difficulties, as the Pentagon press corps grilled Nicholson on the efficacy of the Afghan strategy.
In his opening statement, Nicholson claimed there was “progress on the peace process†with the Taliban. Yet again, he mischaracterized statements by the Taliban to claim it is willing to negotiate in good faith to end the conflict.
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Perhaps the death toll of Afghan government troops was not as severe as first said.
