Critic Questions Afghan Policy Goals

from National Public Radio

Supporters of the war in Afghanistan says it is essential the U.S. creates stability in that country to prevent another 9/11-style attack. Andrew Bacevich doesn't agree. The former U.S. Army colonel, now a professor at Boston University, says there is a better way: erect and maintain robust defenses.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, August 14, 2009