Afghanistan War Strain Persists Amid Shifting U.S. Tactics
An AP National Security analysis notes the Afghanistan war, begun in 2001, remains unsettled despite new U.S. troop advisement and added aircraft. With parliamentary elections approaching, officials acknowledge governance and political stability remain the core challenge while a louder Russian influence and a hard fighting season loom.
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