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Top Republican pushes for decision on war strategy

The top House Republican on Sunday pressed President Obama for a decision on whether to send more troops to war in Afghanistan, ...

 

Obama seeks study for Afghan troop decision

To help gauge the need for more troops, he's asking for a detailed analysis of Afghan provinces to determine which are being managed effectively.

 

Rahm Emanuel: No Troop Escalation Until "Careful Assessment" Of Afghan Government

Rahm Emanuel: No Troop Escalation Until

President Barack Obama does not intend to decide about sending additional troops to Afghanistan until he is satisfied that the Kabul government can work effectively with the U.S., a top White House aide said Sunday.

 

U.S. officials look at scenarios for Afghanistan 'middle path'

As the Obama administration debates whether to shift its aims in Afghanistan, officials at the Pentagon and National Security Council have begun developing "middle path" strategies that would require fewer troops than their ground commander is seeking.

 

Britain ready to send 500 more troops to Afghanistan

Britain ready to send 500 more troops to Afghanistan

Britain is ready to raise troop numbers in Afghanistan by 500 to 9,500, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Wednesday, providing certain conditions are met.

 

Clinton and Gates Join Forces in Debate on Afghanistan Buildup

Clinton and Gates Join Forces in Debate on Afghanistan Buildup

In a surprising evolution, the secretaries of state and defense have formed an informal partnership in favor of a moderate buildup in American troops.

 

Troop Request Tops 60,000

Troop Request Tops 60,000

Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan's troop request to Obama includes three different options, official says.

 

Tensions rise over Afghanistan war strategy

As Obama's team works on its plans, McChrystal and other advisors are asked to keep the process more private. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Monday that President Obama's advisors should keep their guidance private, in effect admonishing the top commander in Afghanistan for publicly advocating an approach requiring more troops even as the White House reassesses its strategy.

 

U.S. commander offers troop options for Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The commander of U.S.

 

U.S. general in Afghanistan says inadequate forces 'will likely result in failure'

U.S. general in Afghanistan says inadequate forces 'will likely result in failure'

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan warns in an urgent, confidential assessment of the war that he needs more forces within the next year and bluntly states that without them, the eight-year conflict "will likely result in failure," according to a copy of the 66-page document obtained by the Washington Post.

 

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