In the war in Afghanistan, the CIA has used incentives such as cash to get information from tribal leaders about Al Qaeda's whereabouts. Many of these tribal leaders are only loyal to their tribe and will easily switch sides in the war as long as there is something in it for them. Recently it has been revealed that a particular incentive has worked well to get Aghan leaders, many of which have 4 wives and are of old age, to help American forces: Viagra.
After a long conversation through an interpreter, the retired operator began to probe for ways to win the man's loyalty. A discussion of the man's family and many wives provided inspiration. Once it was established that the man was in good health, the pills were offered and accepted.
Four days later, when the Americans returned, the gift had worked its magic, the operative recalled.
"He came up to us beaming," the official said. "He said, 'You are a great man.' "
"And after that we could do whatever we wanted in his area."
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