Afghanistan, The Lingering War: Military Leaders See Mixed Results in Afghanistan

There is growing worry at the Pentagon and elsewhere in Washington about the future of Afghanistan and the NATO-led military mission there. Taliban attacks are increasing, and support is dwindling for the Karzai government. One recent study said Afghanistan was in danger of becoming a failed state.
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