I think it's clear that there is a lot of work that needs to be done to improve security. Indeed some of the spending by the international community is to build Afghan security forces, and that of course is correct. We are saying we need to recognize the extent of the destruction of the wars and how far we have to go to tackle poverty and create stability. Still, one in five children dies before the age of five. Their life expectancy is around 43. It has one of the highest levels of maternal mortality in the world. So conditions are still very bad.
If we want to achieve stability and security, we believe that reducing poverty will be an essential element of that strategy. I believe there is increasing recognition of that. I think we need to recognize that insecurity and persistent poverty are linked. Given the circumstances in southern Afghanistan, and the history--the illiteracy, extremism, and other factors, including corruption in the government and disproportionate force by international forces--in conditions of extreme poverty, people may join the militants.