Protesters in Pakistan burn a model drone. Reuters
What Happens if Afghanistan Shuts Down the U.S. Drone Program There? -- Micah Zenko, The Atlantic
The Afghan government has suggested it might now allow American drones to continue operating after the troop draw-down.
Nine days ago, I wrote a piece for Foreign Policy online, "We Can't Drone Our Way to Victory in Afghanistan," in which I detailed a range of host-nation rules that govern the behavior of U.S. military forces stationed in foreign countries.
Some governments are enthusiastic about the presence of American troops. For example, this week Australia celebrated the arrival of two hundred Marines, tasked with training and advising missions, to the port city of Darwin. Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith declared, "One thing is absolutely sure and certain here today--you are very welcome."
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My Comment: My prediction .... the CIA's drone program in Afghanistan will be told to leave by 2014-2015.
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