We are very fortunate really. I mean to say, the Pakis gave a province to the Taliban, though perhaps fortunately, the Taliban just wanted it all, leading to the current operations in Warziristan.

AlQaida is not a localised phenomena to Afghan, but rather represents the hardline fighters of the Islamic world who will not be satisfied until they have, amongst other things, reclaimed all of their Holy sites.

My view, bring our troops home. We can always send them out again if absolutely necessary.