Afghan Civilian Programs Overshadowed By Combat

from National Public Radio

When General Petraeus assumed command of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, he reiterated the move was a change in personnel -- not a change in policy or strategy. Michael Semple spent more than 20 years in Afghanistan as a development worker and conflict negotiator. He's now with Harvard's Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. Semple talks to Renee Montagne about the civilian side of the strategy for Afghanistan.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, July 8, 2010