https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-we-won-the-hearts-and-minds-of-iraqis-and-afghans <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One of the tenets of COIN is winning the hearts and minds of the indigenous people. Do you think we have achieved that? I think there is more at play like religious affiliation, tribal loyalty, deference to warlords, those who profit from the government, and eternal hatred. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:30:19 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-we-won-the-hearts-and-minds-of-iraqis-and-afghans <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One of the tenets of COIN is winning the hearts and minds of the indigenous people. Do you think we have achieved that? I think there is more at play like religious affiliation, tribal loyalty, deference to warlords, those who profit from the government, and eternal hatred. MAJ Ken Landgren Thu, 02 Jul 2015 17:30:19 -0400 2015-07-02T17:30:19-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-we-won-the-hearts-and-minds-of-iraqis-and-afghans?n=787237&urlhash=787237 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only one thing wins the hearts and minds of Iraqis and Afghans......MONEY.......it&#39;s that simple.....whoever is paying the most they love the most. MSgt Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:13:04 -0400 2015-07-02T19:13:04-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-we-won-the-hearts-and-minds-of-iraqis-and-afghans?n=787310&urlhash=787310 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>From their beliefs and behavior I am not convinced that they have either heart or mind!! MSgt Mayo Sifford Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:38:14 -0400 2015-07-02T19:38:14-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-we-won-the-hearts-and-minds-of-iraqis-and-afghans?n=788450&urlhash=788450 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say only a small portion. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 03 Jul 2015 10:13:20 -0400 2015-07-03T10:13:20-04:00 2015-07-02T17:30:19-04:00