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Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'

The President's escalation of force in Afghanistan will have a civilian component, although he's left it to others to explain the details. Is it "nation building" by another name? We hear about the hope for success and the risk of failure. Also, the growing threat of homegrown terrorism.

By Warren Olney • Dec 8, 2009 • 50m Listen

The President's escalation of force in Afghanistan will have a civilian component, although he's left it to others to explain the details. Is it "nation building" by another name? We hear about the hope for success and the risk of failure. General McChrystal and Ambassador Eikenberry go to the Hill to defend the President's plan, and experts on terror call this the most dangerous year in the US since 2001.

Banner image: Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton talk with CBS's Face the Nation host Bob Schieffer. DoD photo: Cherie Cullen

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Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'

The President's escalation of force in Afghanistan will have a civilian component, although he's left it to others to explain the details. Is it "nation building" by another name? We hear about the hope for success and the risk of failure. Also, the growing threat of homegrown terrorism.

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Afghanistan and the 'Civilian Surge'

The President's escalation of force in Afghanistan will have a civilian component, although he's left it to others to explain the details. Is it "nation building" by another name? We hear about the hope for success and the risk of failure. Also, the growing threat of homegrown terrorism.

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