War in Afghanistan and British forces Richard Osley has tried to examine the performance and aims of British forces in Afghanistan in Independent. I cannot question his assessment of their performance but aims are really doubtful. Anyway passing only in 3 out of 9 aims is nothing to be proud of. Its good that there is a Brown's secret plan to cut Afghanistan force by 1500. Strategic aims: how Britain is faring in Afghanistan Stop terrorist plans for attacks on the UK * MoD's main stated aims include: "Deny ... Read More