I wouldn't go as far as to say extreme left, with the right...

I wouldn't go as far as to say extreme left, with the right structure and policies, being firm and fair is the only means. To be firm and then firmer will not solve anything, one year down the track and Afghanistan is getting worse with constant attacks on troops from local warlords. good bloody effort. Iraq will be much harder to 'switch' as they are predominately free people, but like all nations you have your rebels. There iare hardly any differences in freedom between Iraq, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia politically.