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    Obama's Troop Build-up in Afghanistan

    Today's New York Times reports that the President will send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan in the next six months, describing the move as "a huge gamble." In Afghanistan, tribal leaders and politicians " have expressed doubts " over the surge strategy.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Today's New York Times reports that the President will send another 30,000 troops to Afghanistan in the next six months, describing the move as "a huge gamble." In Afghanistan, tribal leaders and politicians "have expressed doubts" over the surge strategy.

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    Afghanistan Becomes the Battlefield for Obama's War
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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Afghanistan Becomes the Battlefield for Obama's War
    1. 0:00Obama's Troop Build-up in AfghanistanYou’re reading this
    2. 23:33The Collapse of the 'Dubai Miracle'
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