In a confidential assessment of the war in Afghanistan leaked last week to the Washington Post, Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal warns that without additional troops the conflict “will likely result in failure.” President Obama and his advisers are now reviewing the report, and will likely receive a request for an estimated 10,000 to 40,000 troops.
Today's Question: Should the U.S. commit more troops to Afghanistan?
Monday, September 28, 2009 | 12:01 a.m. CDT
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