Not Your Grandfathers War April 30, 2010

The US is steadily increasing its offensive in Afghanistan.  This article by Iason Athanasiadis highlights some of the struggles American troops face in the midst of a completely different culture.  See the full story at Al Majalla.  How can soldiers be better equipped to handle the culture shock associated with occupying a foreign country?  Is it really the purpose of a soldier to develop relationships with the locals?