LOS ANGELES – August 19 – Afghanistan holds their elections this week and Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal prepares to request additional resources for the war in Afghanistan, former CIA operatives raise US security concerns due to the American presence in Afghanistan.  Former operatives assert that the US occupation of Afghanistan is a fruitless effort with unclear objectives and no possibility of a definite end. They contend that ultimately, this war only threatens the safety and security of Americans, both in the US and abroad.

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“Our original objective in Afghanistan was to find Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden. Eight years later, there is no Al-Qaeda left in Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda has all fled to the Pashtun border of Pakistan. The last thing we want is for Al-Qaeda, an international terrorist organization to destabilize Pakistan and take over their nuclear weaponry.”  Bob Baer, Former Officer at the Central Intelligence Agency

“Both wars have made the Middle East and the world much more dangerous for Americans and for any American presence overseas. Its creating much greater hostility towards  the US and crating a whole lot more people that would be happy to kill Americans or join in some kind of terrorist operation.” Graham Fuller, former Station Chief in Kabul for the CIA.

“I don’t think the strategy we’re pursuing right now, which is focused on building up the Afghan army, building up the national police and trying to establish central government control throughout Afghanistan is going to work.” Robert Grenier, Former Director for the CIA Counterterrorism Center.

Former CIA operative Bob Baer states that over the last eight years, the US has changed its main objective from finding and destroying Al-Qaeda to the never-ending arduous task of nation building. American efforts in Afghanistan have only increased activity and membership of the Taliban, a nationalist organization unaffiliated with Al-Qaeda.  He explains that American involvement has only served to push the Taliban into the mountains, endanger Pakistan, and ensnare the US in an Afghan civil war.  Baer concludes that US efforts in Afghanistan only further destabilize the region, and does nothing to protect the safety of the American people.

Watch the Documentary (Video in 6 Parts):

Part One focuses on what military escalation will achieve in Afghanistan. Watch part one in it’s entirety online for free, or watch the trailer.

Part Two looks at how the war could further destabilize a nuclear-armed Pakistan. Watch part two in its entirety online for free, or watch the trailer.

Part Three focuses on the staggering costs of the war, which could easily exceed $1 trillion. Watch part three in its entirety online for free, or watch the trailer.

Part Four examines the civilian casualties caused by recent U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan. Watch part four in it’s entirety online for free, or watch the trailer.

Part Five questions the assumption that war can liberate Afghan women. Watch part five in its entirety online for free.

Part Six brings you three former high-ranking CIA agents explaining why there is no “victory” to be won in Afghanistan. Watch part six in its entirety online for free.