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April 06, 2005
Bases Loaded for Washington
Afghanistan's defence minister on Tuesday gave one of the clearest signs yet that Kabul is open to permanent basing of US forces in the country, saying his government was in discussions with the US that could include air bases in Afghanistan after the current nation-building process ends.
General Abdul Rahim Wardak said the details of what would constitute a long-term US presence were still under discussion. But he signalled Kabul was eager for “enduring arrangements” that could include permanent air bases or “pre-positioned” military equipment that would be used by rapidly deployed US forces in a crisis.
This according to the Financial Times.
Remember, folks: The War on Terror isn't about extending a military empire or U.S. control over other countries. It's all about bringing freedom and democracy to the world.
(Thanks to Antiwar.com for the link.)
Posted by Mike Tennant at April 6, 2005 01:13 PM
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