Events for 11/10/2009

THE U.S.-AFGHAN/PAKISTAN WAR: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

This autumn American citizens and the world have been anxiously awaiting President Obama's decision to send 40,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan in addition to the 60,000 already there. There have also been U.S. preparations to step-up drone attacks on the Taliban in NW Pakistan and to increase U.S. aid to the Pakistan military. Many Americans (more than 50% according to some polls) are questioning the risks of deeper and more prolonged U.S. involvement in the conflict and are looking for alternative solutions to massive Vietnam-style U.S. intervention. 

Dr. Adam Schesch, a historian and research-analyst of post-WWII guerrilla wars, will provide an update on the conflict and the prospects for deeper U.S. involvement on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10th 7PM at the WIL-MAR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 953 Jenifer St, sponsored by the Madison Area Peace Coalition. Admission is free, although donations to MAPC are appreciated.