America should look at the dutch as example. They have far more success with their operations in afghanistan then any other coalition force. What's their success? Building infrastructure, keeping a open dialogue with the locals, teach locals skills.

The Dutch have less casualties and alot of the locals do not see the dutch as a threat.

However. I'm not sure if this is a viable road for America to choose. The us has already created too much resentment in Iraq. It might already be too late to do anything but pull out. This is something that is totally unknown.