While General David Richards expects the military conflict to "trail off in 2011", he also plans to remain in Afghanistan for five more years. As of now, "they will continue in training and support roles." He has hopes their combat roles will dwindle, but believes the UK will "be committed to Afghanistan in some manner for the next 30 or 40 years." Now that the UK has the resources they need, Sir David has no intention of leaving. With combat roles fading out however, it seems conflict may lessen. Final reports in this article also claim, "The Taliban is now beginning to realise that they can lost this war, which was not the view they had a year ago." These findings seem hoepful for all those involved, and may have a more peaceful ending for all those involved.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8540402.stm
Posted By: Meredith Hess
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