Topic: Afghanistan Withdrawal

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'Turning the Corner' in Afghanistan Feels Awfully Familiar

Cartoonist Tom Toles on the tragedy in Afghanistan.

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 30, 2011

Obama Still Sticking to His Afghan Withdrawal Plans

The 33,000 troops that make up the surge will be brought back by the end of 2012.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 26, 2011

Zero U.S.-Trained Afghan Army Battalions Can Operate Alone

There are more recruits, but they still need help of American forces

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By Uri Friedman

Sep 20, 2011

America's Shrinking Military Footprint in Iraq and Pakistan

The U.S. is slashing troop levels in both countries

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