The departure of General Stanley McChrystal as commander of the US and Nato mission in Afghanistan must usher in a review of what is a failing military strategy. At the same time, President Barack Obama's officials must demonstrate greater unity in dealing with America's allies and developing its approach. The appointment of General David Petraeus comes at a critical moment – when the crisis in Afghanistan is affecting the west's ability to project a comprehensive united foreign policy stance.
美国及北约(Nato)驻阿富汗最高指挥官斯坦利•麦克里斯特尔(Stanley McChrystal)离职一事,必然会引发各界重新审视这一失败的军事战略。与此同时,在与美国盟友打交道和改进自身态度时,美国总统巴拉克•奥巴马(Barack Obama)必须加强团结。在这个紧急关头,戴维•彼得雷乌斯(David Petraeus)将军临危受命——阿富汗危机正在影响西方达成一个广泛而统一的外交政策立场的能力。