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Ted Rall

The experts who managed the original Marshall Plan say Afghanistan needs a commitment of at least $5 to $10 billion over 5 to 10 years, coupled with occupation forces of 250,000 Allied soldiers to keep the peace throughout the country.

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The people who successfully organized the Marshall Plan believe that Afghanistan requires a large financial investment spread over many years and a substantial military presence to maintain order. They suggest that without both significant funding and a strong force of allied troops, peace efforts in Afghanistan are unlikely to succeed.

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