Trump Faces Decision Point on Afghanistan

President Donald Trump has to make a decision soon: what will he do in Afghanistan? The U.S. is now in its 16th year in the country, and top military and foreign policy advisors are advocating for an expanded military role.

Experts told The Cipher Brief that the President must consider not only short-term security concerns and the issue of troop numbers, but also focus on implementing a long-term strategy that takes into account political and economic stability.

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