More Troops to Afghanistan?

U.K. Planning for More Forces in Afghanistan, Army Chief Says

"The U.K. is drawing up plans to send additional forces to Afghanistan in the event the U.S., which leads the military effort, decides to proceed with a stepped-up campaign..."

Okay, Obama. Make your decision. And it better be the right one.

"The Wall Street Journal quotes defense officials Tuesday saying the Obama administration asked for the delay so it can be sure the U.S. is "using the right strategy" before looking into additional troop requests.

The top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan has warned that the mission "will likely result in failure" if more troops are not sent within the next year."

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"Afghan President Hamid Karzai told CNN Monday he supports McChrystal's recommendation for more U.S. troops. But he also emphasized the need for greater protection of Afghan communities and civilians."

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"Afghanistan's ambassador to the U.N., Zahir Tanin, told VOA that Afghan citizens' key concern is whether the troops can deliver security and defeat insurgents. He said they are not focused on the number of foreign troops in the country or which strategy is implemented, as long as those goals are accomplished."

I wonder if this is part of the "strategy"?