Saying the U.S. mission in Afghanistan is in "serious jeopardy" and more troops are needed to combat an increasingly potent Taliban, the head of the Senate Intelligence Committee stands at odds against an influential Democratic colleague on military matters.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein''s views are more closely aligned with those of key Republicans than members of her own party. Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee, urged a more methodical approach that begins with crafting a new, comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan.
"I''m saying at this time, don''t send more combat troops," said Levin, D-Mich., who wants the emphasis to be on strengthening Afghanistan''s own army and national police forces so they can bear a greater share of the security burden.
But Feinstein, D-Calif., whose post gives her access to sensitive information about the war''s progress, said Sunday that delaying the reinforcements also puts the forces already in Afghanistan at greater risk. She pointed to an Oct. 3 battle in northeastern Afghanistan in which eight U.S. soldiers were killed during an enemy attack on their remote outpost.
"We didn''t have the ability to defend them, and now the base is closing, and effectively we''re retreating away from it," she said.
Green and resilient urbanization key for quality growth in Tajikistan, says ADB
President Emomali Rahmon meets with Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin
President Emomali Rahmon meets with Pontiff
Only twenty-eight acquittals passed in Tajikistan over the past five years
Central Asia’s nations urged to take the lead in fostering regional free trade
Germany charges five Tajiks with terrorism
15 Tajik women and their 32 children returned back to Tajikistan yesterday
Tajik leader meets with FAO director-general in Rome to discuss cooperation
Islamic banking and finance is emerging in CIS member nations
Emomali Rahmon holds meeting with Tajiks living in Italy
All news
Авторизуйтесь, пожалуйста