Afghan President Hamid Karzai's election by default Monday confirms at least a week earlier than expected that the Obama administration will continue for the foreseeable future to have the same mercurial partner in Afghanistan. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins - via NewsRack (Afghanistan), Washington Post
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States the somewhat obvious: the Obama administration's rocky relationship with Kabul will carry on, with a significant glitch in the White House's plans to unveil a new strategy. This story is U.S.-centered, focusing more on how the election will affect policy from Washington than issues on the ground in Afghanistan. A worthwhile read.
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