WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The May firing of the top U.S. military commander in Kabul revealed the urgency felt in Washington over Afghanistan, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Citing interviews with unnamed key participants and senior officials who have direct knowledge of the situation, the Post reported that Gen. David McKiernan was considered too languid and lacking in charisma and political savvy to lead the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan at a time when President Barack Obama is seeking rapid success.