The strategies under consideration would require fewer additional troops than requested by Gen. McChrystal. 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.
U.s. Officials Look At Scenarios For Afghanistan 'middle Path'
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 10/15/2009 - 12:00am
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