Coalition must top opinion polls

摘要

Achieving success in Afghanistan will only be possible by changing the nation's perception of the coalition, according to the head of the International Security Assistance Force (Isaf).rnSpeaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Gen Stanley McChrystal said that although missions like Op Moshtarak had made significant gains, winning over the entire population would take more time.rn"Ten months ago, we began a series of operations into Taliban-controlled parts of the central Helmand River valley, expanding the Afghan government's influence in key areas," he said.