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### Viewing cable 09THEHAGUE418, NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: ENROUTE TO YES ON MOST

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09THEHAGUE418 | 2009-07-13 15:03 | 2011-01-17 00:12 | SECRET | Embassy The Hague

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    FM AMEMBASSY THE HAGUE
    TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 3025
    INFO RUEHZG/NATO EU COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
    RUEHBY/AMEMBASSY CANBERRA PRIORITY 2825
    RUEHBUL/AMEMBASSY KABUL PRIORITY 0407
    RHMFISS/HQ USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE PRIORITY
    RUEHNO/USMISSION USNATO PRIORITY 2229
    RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC PRIORITY
    RUEKJCS/DIA WASHDC PRIORITY
    RUEKJCS/CJCS WASHDC PRIORITY
    RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC PRIORITY
    RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
    RUEABND/DEA HQS WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
    RHMFISS/HQ USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL PRIORITY

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    S E C R E T SECTION 01 OF 03 THE HAGUE 000418

    SIPDIS

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/07/2019
    TAGS: PGOV PREL NATO AF NL
    SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: ENROUTE TO YES ON MOST
    "ASKS" POST-2010

    REF: A. 09 THE HAGUE 0268
         ¶B. 09 THE HAGUE 02...

    216367,7/13/2009 15:45,09THEHAGUE418,"Embassy The Hague",
    SECRET,09SECSTATE31102|09THEHAGUE238|09THEHAGUE268|09THEHAGUE78|09THEHAGUE9
    2,"VZCZCXRO5914
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    TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 3025
    INFO RUEHZG/NATO EU COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
    RUEHBY/AMEMBASSY CANBERRA PRIORITY 2825
    RUEHBUL/AMEMBASSY KABUL PRIORITY 0407
    RHMFISS/HQ USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE PRIORITY
    RUEHNO/USMISSION USNATO PRIORITY 2229
    RUEAIIA/CIA WASHDC PRIORITY
    RUEKJCS/DIA WASHDC PRIORITY
    RUEKJCS/CJCS WASHDC PRIORITY
    RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC PRIORITY
    RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
    RUEABND/DEA HQS WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
    RHMFISS/HQ USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL PRIORITY","S E C R E T SECTION 01 OF 03
    THE HAGUE 000418
    SIPDIS
    E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/07/2019
    TAGS: PGOV PREL NATO AF NL
    SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS/AFGHANISTAN: ENROUTE TO YES ON MOST
    ""ASKS"" POST-2010
    REF: A. 09 THE HAGUE 0268
    ¶B. 09 THE HAGUE 0238
    ¶C. 09 THE HAGUE 0092
    ¶D. 09 THE HAGUE 0078
    ¶E. 09 SECSTATE 31102
    Classified By: Politcial-Economic Counselor Andrew C. Mann for reasons
    1.4 (b,d)
    ¶1. (U) This cable follows up on post's ""Netherlands
    /Afghanistan: Getting to YES post-2010"" (reftel C).
    ¶2. (S/NF) SUMMARY: The Dutch consensus-based political
    process for post-2010 commitments in Afghanistan remains on
    track for a Cabinet decision in the fall followed by a
    parliamentary review in late 2009 or early 2010. We
    understand Labor Party (PvdA) leader/Deputy PM/Finance
    Minister Wouter Bos is the only cabinet member not in
    agreement with the details of a continued role in
    Afghanistan. The Dutch consider this an internal decision;
    overt lobbying will likely provoke greater resistance to our
    desired goal. Therefore, discreet, coordinated engagement is
    necessary to assist committed Dutch leaders in gaining
    consensus from Bos and later approval by
    Parliament. END SUMMARY.
    ----------
    The Stakes
    ----------
    ¶3. (S/NF) Prime Minister Balkenende (Christian Democrats -
    CDA), Foreign Minister Verhagen (CDA) and Defense Minister
    van Middelkoop (Christian Union - CU) reportedly agree the
    Dutch should support most of the ""Afghanistan Asks"" (reftel
    E). Specifically they want to retain the Provisional
    Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Uruzgan with a force protection
    of up to 500 personnel, and provide F-16's, intelligence
    assets, airlift and attack helicopters, military trainers and
    mentors, police mentors, medical units, special operations
    forces, support for counter-narcotics initiatives,
    agricultural development, and increased support for
    governance and development programs. Bos, however, is highly
    skeptical and he has failed to tip his hand as to his actual
    position yet. We understand he may be supportive of most
    ""asks"" except the PRT and helicopter assets.
    -------------------
    The Critical Player
    -------------------
    ¶4. (S/NF) Verhagen recently expressed great concern about the
    Labor Party and specifically Bos, who continues to balk at
    the Dutch presence in Afghanistan, particularly in Uruzgan
    post-2010. Privately, Verhagen stated the Labor Party could
    support ""staying in Afghanistan in some roles but not
    continue in Uruzgan."" This contrasts with confidential
    comments from the Labor Party defense spokesperson, MP
    Angelien Eijsink, who favored continuing the PRT in Uruzgan
    because of the investments to date in time, effort, funds and
    lives. Additionally, she stated that as a member of NATO the
    Dutch have a commitment to remain a viable part of the
    mission. However, for the Labor Party to support continuing
    with the PRT in Uruzgan, she said there must be a clear
    understanding and commitment that the mission is solely
    dedicated to ""stabilization and reconstruction.""
    ¶5. (S/NF) The poor showing of the Labor Party in the June
    European Parliament elections (dropping from 23.7% of the
    vote in 2004 to 12%, its all time lowest vote percentage in
    any election) has put Bos under pressure from the rank and
    Qany election) has put Bos under pressure from the rank and
    file supporters, who generally oppose the military mission in
    Afghanistan. His leadership of the party is questioned
    regularly in the press - Labor Party faithful complain Bos
    gave in on authorizing the purchase of a JSF test aircraft
    earlier this year even in this difficult economic environment
    and they are concerned the party leadership will support
    raising the retirement age in Cabinet deliberations this
    autumn. Still, as the party leader, he is key to the future
    of the Dutch engagement in Afghanistan beyond 2010.
    THE HAGUE 00000418 002 OF 003
    --------------------
    Engagement Strategy
    --------------------
    ¶6. (S/NF) Our outreach plan and talking points detailed in
    reftel C remain the basis for our engagement with the Dutch:
    - We appreciate the long-standing and significant
    contribution in Afghanistan, specifically in Uruzgan, that
    the Dutch have made.
    - The Dutch are a valued partner in NATO's efforts to address
    a common threat in a dangerous region.
    - While it is an internal decision by the Dutch whether they
    will stay in Afghanistan, we hope they will continue with
    other NATO allies and other countries in ISAF as it
    implements its new strategy.
    - We hope the Dutch will continue their stability and
    development efforts in Uruzgan to build upon the considerable
    Dutch achievements there.
    ¶7. (S/NF) Bos, as Finance Minister and party leader, does not
    deal directly with Afghanistan on a regular basis. Bos is
    extremely skeptical of any discussion on this subject by U.S.
    officials. He considers any discussion about post-2010
    Afghanistan engagement to be an internal Dutch political
    decision. Reportedly, Bos ""was not surprised"" but ""not
    pleased"" when Afghanistan was brought up in his June 29
    meeting with Secretary Geithner. He argued the Netherlands
    was a small country which had already been doing its fair
    share in Afghanistan. He also suggested other, bigger
    countries were not pulling their weight.
    ¶8. (S/NF) Success in getting the Dutch to keep their PRT in
    Uruzgan will hinge upon the Labor Party's recognition that
    the Uruzgan mission is developmental in nature and sustained
    commitment is needed to ensure the success of their
    peacebuilding and development investments there. The Labor
    Party could also be influenced by how much other countries
    are ""stepping up to the plate"" in support of ISAF's new
    strategy.
    ¶9. (SBU) The Cabinet has started its summer break, until
    mid-August. When it returns, it will focus on the budget
    which must be agreed on and presented to Parliament by
    September 15 (Prinsjesdag). Since Bos is Finance Minister,
    he will be pre-occupied until then.
    ¶10. (S/NF) MFA Deputy Director General Robert de Groot
    discussed a plan with POLMILOFF on July 2 for engaging Bos in
    forums considered to be ""inclusive"" - to avoid the appearance
    of outside pressure. He suggested a cascade of
    visits/forums/meetings involving USNATO Ambassador Daalder,
    SRAP Ambassador Holbrooke, and perhaps UN Special
    Representative Kai Eide. Obviously, we will take our cue
    from the discussions PM Balkenende has with the President in
    Washington July 14. After that, we suggest using the
    courtesy call on Bos by the new U.S. Ambassador to the
    Netherlands (whenever confirmed and credentials presented) to
    find out what his concerns are, with an offer to put Bos in
    contact with those senior U.S. officials who can respond to
    them. We anticipate having USNATO Ambassador Daalder give a
    public address on the new NATO strategy in Afghanistan in the
    autumn. General Petraeus, CENTCOM Commander, is planning to
    visit the Netherlands in mid/late September to participate in
    commemoration activities for WW II 65th anniversary
    Qcommemoration activities for WW II 65th anniversary
    liberation events. We hope to have him speak to a small
    group of parliamentarians, if his schedule permits. Likely
    at the invitation of FM Verhagen or Development Cooperation
    Minister Koenders (both of whom he has met), SRAP Ambassador
    Holbrooke could then follow up with a visit and talk
    effectively about the new strategy, the importance of Dutch
    3D efforts in Uruzgan and the contributions other countries
    are making.
    ¶11. (S/NF) We continue to be on the lookout for opportunities
    to engage with decision makers locally as well as having
    Washington leaders meet with senior Dutch officials.
    Furthermore, we continue to engage other members of the Labor
    Party who may be able to exert influence on Bos in the run-up
    to the cabinet decision. Development Cooperation Minister
    THE HAGUE 00000418 003 OF 003
    Koenders, Defense Spokesperson Eijsink, Floor Leader Mariette
    Hammer, and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson MP Martijn van Dam
    to name a few. It will take teamwork and coordinated
    engagement with the Dutch at all levels to ultimately obtain
    their commitment post-2010.
    FOSTER

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