Slowness in providing early aid has allowed a Taliban resurgence -- U.S. withdrawal would leave Afghanistan in a shambles -- A failed U.S. strategy helps the Taliban win local support -- United States needs patience and Pakistan's help to overcome the Taliban -- The United States must work at the local level to encourage democracy -- The Afghan army and parliament must provide national unity -- NATO must commit to Afghanistan's future -- NATO must help Afghanistan and its neighbors cooperate -- The course of U.S. action must run through Pakistan -- The United States must not destabilize Pakistan -- Covert operations cannot substitute for sound policy.
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