In Brief : Next Steps in the War in Afghanistan? Issues for Congress

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Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

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Examines Obama Administration plan for "surge recovery," which refers to drawdown of all U.S. surge forces from Afghanistan, as detailed in major policy speech delivered by the President on June 22...

Examines Obama Administration plan for "surge recovery," which refers to drawdown of all U.S. surge forces from Afghanistan, as detailed in major policy speech delivered by the President on June 22, 2011. Highlights current debates related to troop levels and Afghanistan campaign, transition and change of mission, Afghan economy and governance, and insurgency and counterinsurgency in Pakistan. Considers future outlook for Afghanistan and political goals.

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