The
BBC reports that Nato is weasling around its commitment to Afghanistan:
The criticism centres around the apparent confusion and delay that has surrounded Nato's provision of extra troops it promised to bolster security for the landmark presidential elections due on 9 October.
If I were an Afghan, I would be very afraid - the command of Nato forces in the theatre is about to be handed over to France and Germany. Perhaps that explains this:
Six weeks later - and just two months before polling day - there has still been no announcement of when they are coming. Meanwhile, the security situation has deteriorated, with mounting attacks on election workers registering voters.
Attention Kerry voters: tell me again why we need these people's approval?