Arming the People: Afghanistan's Local Police

Series: LSE: Security in Conflict-Affected Regions

Story by: Elissa Bogos
Summary

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?

 

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