Death by PowerPoint

This chart, titled Afganistan Stability / COIN Dynamics (for counterinsurgency), was reviewed late last year by U.S. General Stanley McChrystal, who opined "When we understand that slide, we'll have won the war."

The chart, slide 22, was prepared by PA Consulting Services for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to support three goals:

1. Influence insurgent-minded individuals to adopt a neutral disposition
2. Influence neutral-minded individuals to adopt a supportive disposition
3. Retain supportive individuals

The double lines on the chart represent significant delays.

The "WORKING DRAFT - V3" disclaimer must have inspired confidence.

The chart reminds me of another elucidating government PowerPoint chart.