A New U.S. Strategy For Afghanistan

U.S. Marines conduct a dismounted patrol in Golestan, Farah province, Afghanistan, March 13, 2009. The Marines train and mentor Afghan National Police in Golestan and provide security for residents while conducting counterinsurgency operations. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones

Obama To Boost Forces In Afghanistan, Set Benchmarks -- Yahoo News/Bloomberg

March 27 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama plans to send 4,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan to train local forces and set benchmarks for progress in battling militants there and in Pakistan, administration officials said.

The president’s new strategy for turning the corner in the eight-year-old war, to be announced today, comes amid increased insurgent activity and before Afghanistan’s presidential and provincial elections scheduled for Aug. 20. The head of the British Army is ready to send a further 2,000 troops, the London-based Times said.

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White House reveals new Afghan strategy -- Euronews
In New Afghan Strategy, Obama Will Add Troops -- New York Times
US Defines Its Afghan Strategy -- Wall Street Journal
Obama Plans More Funding For Afghan War -- Washington Post
US Boosting Force in Afghanistan -- Washington Times
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