| ID | 114462 |
| Title Proper | USA in Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Sergeyev, V |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | LAST SPRING, U.S. President Barack Obama definitively decided to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan. According to his plan, out of the 102,000 servicemen currently stationed in Afghanistan, only 20,000-30,000 will remain in the country by late 2014 in order to carry out support and supply functions.1 Over 40,000 servicemen from Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and other U.S. allies will, most likely, be withdrawn entirely. Between 2010 and the first half of 2011, there were almost 150,000 soldiers from over 40 states in Afghanistan, yet this number did not suffice for victory. According to a study by the British Parliament, the Afghan central government and the troops of the international coalition control only a third of the country.2 |
| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 58, No.3; 2012: p.58-68 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 58, No.3; 2012: p.58-68 |
| Key Words | Barack Obama ; Afghanistan ; America ; Taliban ; Northern Alliance ; Pashtuns ; Foreign Policy |