And in Afghanistan generally? It has not been easy to follow the war news from Marjah, though the Times has its crack team (Dexter Filkins/C.J. Chivers/Tyler Hicks, photo) there. Watching Gen. Petreus yesterday on MTP reminded me what a good briefer he is, but little news or meaty analysis. This morning (Monday) Juan Cole had these observations:http://www.juancole.com/2010/02/five-questions-for-afghan-surge-or.html