People & Politics | Afghanistan A New Strategy

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Channel: DW News · 2009 · News & Politics

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US Vice-President Joe Biden recently outlined a new strategy for war-torn Afghanistan. President Obama's plan foresees the reinforcement of American troops combined with major reconstruction efforts and police-training schemes. The Americans also want to intensify their co-operation with European countries and neighbouring Pakistan. Germany currently has the third-largest force in Afghanistan. But will the new strategy mean new demands on Berlin?

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