For U.S. Leader in Afghan War, Much Time Making Peace - nytimes

KABUL, Afghanistan — After 19 months in Afghanistan, Gen. John R. Allen, the commander of American and coalition forces here, is leaving a war that has become as much about damage control and crisis diplomacy as fighting the Taliban. - For US Leader in Afghan War, Much Time Making Peace
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