AUDIO: All things considered with Eikenberry

Michele Norris talks with Eikenberry about the campaign for Afghanistan:

 All Things Considered, November 20, 2006 · Afghanistan has seen a recent Taliban resurgence in certain areas. Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, commander of Combined Forces Command in Afghanistan, says the challenge right now is to continue strengthening the Afghan government so it's able to deal with the Taliban. "The challenge has been one of not dealing with a strong enemy," Eikenberry says. "It's that there is a weak state."

See also: Citing Taliban's Rise, Militias Seek to Re-Arm

by Ivan Watson