Univ. of Utah professor doubts peace will come to Afghanistan soon

As President Trump prepares to unveil a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, analysts and experts wonder what it will mean for U.S. interests in south Asia. University of Utah associate professor of political science Marjorie Castle hopes the new strategy does not involve military contractors or mineral extraction. She believes U.S. interests are best served by helping Afghan forces defeat the Taliban themselves. Photo credit: University of Utah