Afghan elections
November 10, 2014
According to counterinsurgency strategist David Galula, the clearest way to take support away from an insurgent is to hold successful elections. Elections are the most visible way a population demonstrates their choice for the government rather than the insurgent.
![Photo reprinted courtesy isafmedia, via Flickr. https://flic.kr/p/8CtyHG An Afghan man votes in Khost Province, Afghanistan.](https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/sites/default/files/styles/275x168/public/uploads/5007269322_d4dffdcddf_b.jpg?itok=v0YIkPhg)
November 10, 2014
Lieutenant Commander Joshua Frey on fighting insurgents with democratic elections.