There are around 67,000 American troops in Afghanistan. Other nations, mainly Nato allies of the US, have some 42,000 troops in the country Photo: GEOFF PUGH From The Telegraph:
More troops may not be the answer to Nato's Afghanistan problems, a key adviser to President Barack Obama has said.
National security adviser James Jones warned that extra troops could just be "swallowed up" in the deserts and mountains where troops are fighting. He was speaking as the president ponders a request to send 40,000 more soldiers to fight in the war, a decision which could prove one of the most crucial of his presidency.
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My Comment: National security adviser James Jones is saying what many in the administration have been saying for the past few weeks .... that U.S. commanders in Afghanistan are not going to get what they need. The news worthy part of this story is that the National Security adviser is actually stating a figure .... 10,000 to 15, 000 extra troops are going to be slated for Afghanistan..
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