Quote Originally Posted by BDC
Afghanistan is another thing. It's NATO's responsibilty, any member government should be putting in as many soldiers as are needed to get the job done. Pulling out is like waving a big flag saying you don't give a damn about your military alliance, and definitely don't want help at any point in the future.
I agree in principle, but since the main coalition partner has declared Nato a mere alliance of convenience and stated that in future its 'mission will dictate its coalition', there is no reason why other members states would stick to their commitments at all political costs.
But I agree that it stinks. And I hate to see Prodi go.