President Obama’s Dual Track Strategy for Afghanistan

SUMMARY

This memo provides talking points regarding President Obama’s newly announced strategy for Afghanistan.

President Obama’s announcement today of a new strategy for Afghanistan is a vital moment for America’s national security. We believe that the President is right–we simply must provide enough American forces and other resources to constrict and crush al Qaeda and provide a measure of stability in Afghanistan to allow development to take root.

The President’s dual track strategy, combining both military strength with a renewed and robust focus on aid and diplomacy is the right path for Afghanistan and this document provides talking points for those leaders who support the President’s initiative.

To read these Talking Points, open the attached PDF