A REPORT BY THE OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE on the controversial topic of night raids in Afghanistan is sparking a lot of discussion. The report notes that “given the extreme opposition by both the Afghan public and the Afghan administration, the current pace of night raids is not sustainable,” and recommends they be used only against people directly participating in hostilities. You can read the report here: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/washington/articles_publications/publications/the-cost-of-kill-capture-impact-of-the-night-raid-surge-on-afghan-civilians-20110919/Night-Raids-Report-FINAL-092011.pdf