In every important public debate, many myths rise up. Some of them are factual mistakes; others are based on false premises. Whichever is the case, there is a need to swat them down in a careful and accessible manner. The Foreign Policy Initiative’s Fact Sheet, making the case for a fully resourced counterinsurgency (COIN) strategy for Afghanistan, does just that. It can be found here. It’s a useful primer showing why the arguments against a significant increase in troop strength and COIN strategy in Afghanistan are wrong. But see for yourself.