CSPAN3 Deputy Sec Of State Sullivan On Afghanistan Strategy February 9, 2018
With recent reports of shrinking government control of territory, continued high attrition of Afghan Forces and deadly attacks in kabul by haqqani and isis khorasan, it is clear that foundation is a long way off, but we are encouraged by the troop strength authorized in the new strategy at 12,300 military personnel, with an additional 1,000 on request, which is approaching the level our force commander requested in 2014. Our nato and nonnato allies have also reenforced their troop commitments and support to Afghan Forces through 2020. U. S. Commander general nicholson says he now has what he n...