Europe-unlikely to send troops

The issue of sending more troops to Afghanistan is not supported by European allies, for their public opinion polls show that they are more in favor of getting out of Afghanistan. Back at home, many are pushing Obama to make a quicker decision to send more troops, but the white house claims he is still trying to develop a long term strategy. The article suggests that Obama also wants to ensure that Karzai's regaining of the presidency in Afghanistan will prompt him to clean up corruption with in his government. Obama will hold an 8th meeting with his Afghanistan security team, probably to go over additional implications of what his plans may be.

Greg Voegtle

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