Hmmm, did I read that right? Lack of media coverage could lead to a longer war in Afghanistan? You think maybe the author of this piece has a slightly elevated opinion of the role of media? Not only does the media report but it also CAUSES events? That is almost existential. Yes, the media needs to cover Afghanistan more- to discuss the growing insurgency, non-completion of initial (2001) goals, growing lawlessness, and inability of the Afghanis to create sustainable government across the country. But maybe the media should not think they caused all of that themselves.