But he stressed the United States must combine its military might that has damaged al-Qaida during the past several years with other tools, such as diplomacy and development aid, as well as expand human intelligence to defeat an adaptable enemy.
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To make a success of this, British forces must be "adaptable", more "culturally aware" and better equipped to speak local languages, while future intelligence and equipment needs should be geared around these core functions.