Obama Faces a Tough Decision on Afghanistan - US News and World Report

As President Obama considers whether to escalate in Afghanistan, he is facing a quandary familiar to many of his wartime predecessors—deciding whether to follow the advice of the military brass or impose his independent judgment on his commanders. - Obama Faces a Tough Decision on Afghanistan - US News and World Report

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