U.S. Army soldiers perform a dismount patrol alongside the Arghandab River near Forward Operating Base Lane in Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 11, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adam ManciniUS Finalizes New Afghan Strategy -- BBC News
President Barack Obama's administration is close to announcing its new strategy for the war against the Taleban in Afghanistan, officials say.
"We're just about done," Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm Mike Mullen said.
Officials say that key objectives will be getting Pakistani help in the fight against extremism and reducing American expectations for military victory.
The White House expects to announce the new objectives for the war - which it admits is not being won - next week.
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More News On The Change in Afghan Strategy
Obama Afghan Plan Focuses on Pakistan Aid and Appeal to Militants -- New York Times
Afghan Plans next Week? -- MSNBC
UN chief to open meeting on Afghanistan's future -- Yahoo News/AP
Talking With Taliban a Tricky Proposition -- Voice Of America
Up Next In Afghanistan: Circle-Squaring -- Washington Independent
Warning to US on talks with Taliban: think-tank -- AFP
An Alternative to War in Afghanistan -- The Nation
A surge towards disaster -- Asia Times
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