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War in Afghanistan: The sharp rise and steep fall of US troops over the past decade

War in Afghanistan: The sharp rise and steep fall of US troops over the past decade

US president Donald Trump’s speech on Aug. 21 about his plans in Afghanistan was light on details, but suggested that the US could go into open-ended war in the country in order to achieve an “everlasting peace.” It echoed promises by his predecessors, Barack Obama and George W. Bush, who backed sending tens of thousands…