Obama´s New Afghan Strategy

Analysis

CCTV interview: Can US afford Afghan war?

President Obama said the security of the United States is at stake in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The statement is reminiscent of President Bush´s words in 2007 when he ordered his 20,000 troop surge in Iraq. He said, "for the safety of people, America must succeed in Iraq."

Scholars say Obama´s policy goes too far

Barack Obama´s policy has attracted a lot of attention from scholars. Some say it goes too far, setting too many targets and could jeopardize his political position.

Reactions

Afghans express mixed reactions to Obama´s new Afghan war strategy

Reactions to the US troop surge are mixed among Afghan officials and residents. Officials welcome the announcement, while residents worry what additional troops might mean for their future. Afghanistan´s Foreign Minister describes the US announcement as a sign of friendship.

Int´l reaction to new US Afghan policy

US President Barack Obama has announced his revised troop strategy in Afghanistan. Following the long-awaited decision, the international community´s reactions vary. The additional 30-thousand troop deployment in Afghanistan has brought mixed reactions.

Supports

US top commander in Afghanistan promotes new strategy

President Barack Obama´s decision on a troop surge is clearly good news to the US top commander in Afghanistan. General Stanley McChrystal called Obama´s pledge of reinforcements "the end of the beginning" of the eight-year-old war.

US ambassador supports Afghan surge timeline

While President Obama´s plan has received a lukewarm reaction from Afghanis, it resonated well with some US soldiers stationed in the country, as well as the US Ambassador there.

White House defends Obama´s new strategy

The US Senate Armed Services Committee has questioned Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about President Barack Obama´s new Afghanistan strategy.