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Arming the People: Afghanistan's Local Police
Serie: LSE: Security in Conflict-Affected Regions
Jan. 12, 2012Summary
It was the American General Petraeus' idea to form a local police force in Afghanistan, a country that is riddled by violence. By funding, training and arming civilians, the Afghans would be able to defend themselves. But is it really ...
Arming the People: Afghanistan's Local Police
Serie: LSE: Security in Conflict-Affected Regions
Jan. 12, 2012Summary
It was the American General Petraeus' idea to form a local police force in Afghanistan, a country that is riddled by violence. By funding, training and arming civilians, the Afghans would be able to defend themselves. But is it really such a good idea?





