The West must make its presence felt

The US and Europe can't afford to turn their backs on the war in Afghanistan, writes the liberal daily La Stampa commenting on the hesitant attitude of Nato states regarding boosting their troops in Afghanistan: "The link between the conflict in Afghanistan and the extremely rapid redefinition of the international balance of power currently underway is perhaps not so obvious but it is crucial. … This is why [US President Barack] Obama can't give up, he can't withdraw from the trial of strength with Iran and he must increase US influence in Iraq. … The West is on the way to becoming a minority. It is important - and this also goes for Europe - that this minority doesn't become a marginal figure on top of that."

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