May 23, 2010 9:29 AM

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New British Govt considering its approach to war in Afghanistan

British defence secretary Liam Fox has indicated that the country's new government is reconsidering its approach to the war in Afghanistan. He is currently on a visit to Kabul, but before he left London, Mr Fox revealed the potential change of policy. In remarks in a newspaper interview, Mr Fox said Britain should focus less on state-building in Afghanistan and more on speeding up the withdrawal of its troops. Mr Fox described Afghanistan as a broken 13th century country.

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