Dubious Afghan Vote Drove U.S. to Revisit Strategy Wall Street Journal - WSJ

The public debate in Washington over the White House's unexpected reappraisal of its Afghan strategy has focused on troop numbers and military tactics. But the Obama administration's focus is on another issue: Is Afghan President Hamid Karzai a reliable ally? - Dubious Afghan Vote Drove U.S. to Revisit Strategy Wall Street Journal

Taliban Widen Afghan Attacks From Base in Pakistan - nytimes
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