Summary: “This article is from the Institute for War & Peace Reporting about the situation in Helmand. And unfortunately it rings true. It is not their first report on Helmand and it reflects what is needed in the area, what is wrong, and what needs to be planned for next year. This year appears to be a total loss in terms of development, counter-narcotics actions, or gaining support from the local rural population”—(p. 1).