Almost two months ago, General McChrystal submitted his assessment on the situation in Afghanistan along with some requests. His most debated request being a surge of troops in upwards of 40,000. Still without a decision, President Obama has yet to signal what direction he wants to go with Afghanistan. However, this does not mean that… Continue Reading
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The Waiting Game for Afghanistan
With the announcement of a run-off election for November 7 in Afghanistan, hopes for action by President Obama rise. Without having made one decision about future actions in Afghanistan, it looks as though a decision won’t be made any time soon. So the question arises: Will Obama have waited too long to make a decision… Continue Reading
Direction for Afghanistan Becoming Priority with Obama
In what President Obama refers to as “his war,” he is definitely taking his time deciding what direction to take the war in Afghanistan. Soon, he will be faced with making a decision that could either be victorious or one of defeat. Either way, one not to be taken lightly. Someone else not taking the… Continue Reading
General McChrystal’s Assessment In Afghanistan
U.S. Army General Stanley A. McChrystal submitted his initial assessment of the rising conflict in Afghanistan to President Barack Obama. Aside from the fact that this certain report was leaked to the media, this is nothing new. Commanders are always submitting their situation report (SITREP), or in this case, initial assessment as Gen. McChrystal has… Continue Reading
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