DEMOCRACY
The time to establish democracy was immediately after the Afghan conflict in 2002. The Afghan people were happy to see the back of the Taleban and we were accepted in the short term. What happened next? We threw away our golden opportunity by embarking on a ridiculous war in Iraq that sucked in all of our assets and energy. Whilst our backs were turned the Afghan people struggled and the Taleban crept back. 4 years on and we are facing the enemy again. I thought the Americans had learnt their lessons, obviously not. I fear for this mission. This is a strategic screw up that stems from the decision to invade Iraq, something we will live to regret.