U.S. Gains More Control as It Fights Afghan War -- nytimes

BRUSSELS — NATO defense ministers Thursday were putting the final touches on a new command structure in Afghanistan that would tighten America’s grip on military operations, reflecting the growing dominance of the United States in the alliance’s campaign there, diplomats said. U.S. Gains More Control as It Fights Afghan War

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