David McKiernan

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About Face: Pentagon Shifts Command in Afghanistan

The Pentagon has asked for the resignation of General David McKiernan, the commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan. So what does the shake-up indicate about U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan?

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Analyzing the Change of Command in Afghanistan

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A NATO perspective on Afghan security

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