US reports of Afghan withdrawal feed uncertainty

Despite solid reports that Washington plans to cut its Afghan military presence, no clear position has been articulated

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  • Changing calculations
  • Recalcitrant Afghan president
  • Second-guessing the Taliban
  • Realignment of factional interests
  • Counter-terrorism considerations

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