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U.S. Troop Drawdown in Afghanistan

June 6, 2011

The Obama administration remains focused on its pledge to begin drawing down the number of U.S. combat troops serving in Afghanistan. The drawdown is slated to begin next month and officials must decide how many soldiers will leave Afghanistan and how many will stay. Senior Fellow Michael O’Hanlon recently visited Afghanistan and states there are many factors to consider before the drawdown can begin.