Obama looks for regional allies to stabilize Afghanistan

President Barack Obama appears set to pursue a regional diplomatic strategy as much as a military one to prevent Afghanistan and Pakistan from turning into new havens for anti-US militants. Despite his plans to send tens of thousands more troops to Afghanistan to boost stability, the Obama administration seems to be heeding expert advice that no military solution is possible over the long term. Hillary Clinton, Obama’s pick for secretary of state, last week omitted mention of the idea

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