First Afghanistan, now Libya. Can Nato actually win any of its
wars?  As its campaigns falter, the military alliance could find
that in future fewer countries are willing to sign up to fight
British Royal Marines under fire in Helmand. British Royal
Marines under fire in Helmand. Photograph: John Moore/Getty
Images  The armed forces of the world's mightiest military
alliance, Nato, have failed twice now to win a war. American,
British, French and other foreign troops are preparing to
withdraw from a combat role in Afghanistan, the first war in
which Nato deployed ground forces, while the US, Britain and
France again also appear to be on the point of giving up the
fight in Libya, saying Gaddafi can stay there after all,
provided he gives up power.  Since Iraq, a US-led war waged by a
"coalition of the willing", the number of willing has gradually
decreased. Now, after Afghanistan and Libya, they are likely to
be fewer than ever.  Nato countries have spent billions –
Britain more than £14bn at the last count –