Iraqis welcomed U.S. commitment to withdraw its troops following the strategy announced by President Barrack Obama, but at the same time stressed Iraq’s need for continuous support from the international community, particularly the United States, which bears a heavy responsibility in this regard.
Closing the air base in Kyrgyzstan comes at the time when the United States plans a significant increase of military troops in Afghanistan. Russia, on the other hand, considers the decision to close the U.S. base in Kyrgyzstan a key strategic step in its quest to reinstate its influence in the region, which in the recent past was part of the Soviet Union.
Can the new U.S. President cut spending on U.S. military and invest more in the needs of taxpayers? Analysts warn President Barrack Obama will not significantly curtail U.S. imperial ambition.
A CIA analyst suggested that Afghan women’s fear of a Taliban return must be voiced to instigate European support, including the French, to NATO’s mission in Afghanistan, according to a document issued by a web site.