Afghanis

A defining moment in Obama's presidency?

As the world waits to find out exactly how many more US troops will be deployed in Afghanistan ... a handful of people all ready know.
 
President Obama’s given the order and begun the phased roll-out of the plans by briefing senior defence officials and civilian advisers
 
The White House says the commander-in-chief will stress the US commitment to Afghanistan is not open ended and will require more effort from Afghan forces too.
 
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said:
 
"This commitment that we are there to partner with the Afghanis to train the Afghan national security forces the army and the police ... so that they can provide security for their country and wage the battle against an unpopular insurgency in their country."