Elie D. Krakowski. the Pentagons director of regional defense. noted that In the northern provinces and major cities. the Soviets have stressed economic investment. cultural exchanges and the common ethnic heritage of the Tajiks and Uzbeks on both sides of the Soviet border. Only closer to the border with Iran and Pakistanwhere most of the war has been foughthave the Soviets pursued their terror policy of razing villages to encourage refugees. As Moscow dangles hope of "withdrawal." the U.S. should keep in mind what the Afghan resistance is willing to accept. The latest Soviet proposal is for its troops to take a year to withdraw. though It took them only a week to invade.
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