The Australian, WSJ: Trump stalls on sending more troops to Afghanistan
Donald Trump’s national security advisers are searching for a way to overcome the US President’s reluctance to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan.
And at a meeting last month with his national security team, Mr Trump questioned the leadership of John Nicholson, the Kabul-based commander of US-led forces in Afghanistan.
Mr Trump’s reluctance to embrace an open-ended commitment to the 16-year-old war has resurrected discussion of other options, including proposals to scale back the US military presence or to hire private contractors to play a bigger role.
Top administration officials met to discuss the options yesterday after Mr Trump asked his team for alternatives, according to current and former officials.
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More News On Pressure Building For President Trump To Present An Afghan Strategy
Trump hedges as military presents new Afghanistan strategy -- Washington Times
Trump struggles to find new strategy for Afghanistan -- The Hill
Trump hedges as military presents new Afghanistan strategy -- AP
Trump stalls decision over troop increase in Afghanistan amid war strategy debate -- USA Today
Trump Is Right To Be Skeptical Of The Pentagon When It Comes To Afghanistan -- Paul Szoldra, Task & Purpose/Business Insider
Trump says US ‘losing’ war in Afghanistan, wants top brass reshuffle – reports -- RT
ANALYSIS: US continues to face casualties as Trump admin. debates way ahead in Afghanistan -- ABC News
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