Inside Story - Reaching out to the tribes - Nov 9 2008 part 2

Afghanistan is a mosaic of hundreds of different tribes. Especially in rural areas the decisions of tribal elders still carry an enourmous weight. With the escalating violence in the country, the United States seem to realize that the current problems cannot be solved without the support of tribal leaders. But are these tribes willing to cooperate with foreign forces? And what are the long-term political implications of this strategy? This is the last edition of our Inside Story special from Kabul.