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Five things to watch for in Trump’s new Afghanistan policy

Five things to watch for in Trump’s new Afghanistan policy

After 16 years of stuttering war in Afghanistan, the Taliban has returned to its strongest level since 2001. This evening (Aug. 21), US president Donald Trump is announcing a new US approach to stabilizing the region. His plan comes just days after he fired his chief strategist, Steve Bannon, a vehement voice against sending more…