Shooting Yourself in Both Feet  

AfghanistanWhat must have gone through the mind of British and America troops in Afghanistan yesterday when reports came through of the British Prime Minister and the American President signalling a time limit to the Afghan War?Relief perhaps that the nightmare might now have an ending. But no doubt incredulity too.The Taliban have proven themselves to be determined fighters, but it is surely an own goal to assume they cannot read or listen to broadcasts. Talk about shooting oneself in the foot.The Taliban now know that the political leaders of most of NATO's effort in Afghanistan want out at a ... ...