THE NORTHERN ALLIANCE’S stunning recent victories in Afghanistan have created an opportunity to destroy the Taliban much more rapidly than seemed possible just a few days ago. If additional American military force can be brought to bear in a timely fashion–including the introduction of mobile ground troops–there is a good chance to achieve a decisive victory before the end of the year.

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